The Impact of Family-Past & Present
Alpha Marriage – Week 4 Recap and Week 5 Look Ahead
Last Week we learned about “The Power of Forgiveness.”
Some Reactions to Hurt
Anger
Retaliation
Fear
Guilt
We learned about Rhinos and Hedgehogs and what happens if hurt and anger are buried:
Physical symptoms
Behavioral symptoms
Emotional symptoms
We also learned about the process for healing hurt
Identifying the hurt
Apologizing
Forgiving
Nick and Mandy working through an exercise from Week 4 'Power of Forgiveness' session.
What did Donnie and Amanda just read?
TNT say, 'Lighten up, guys'. Come join us for yummy dessert and quality time with your spouse.
This Week, Week 5 we will be learning about
“The Impact of Family – Past and Present”
We will study the Stages of Growing Up:
Early years
Teenage years
Coming of Age / Leaving Home
Getting Married
We’ll also look at Building Healthy Family Relationships
Resolving any conflict
Considering their needs
Making our own Decisions
We’ll look at our past & reflect on our upbringing
Wrapping up, we’ll focus on healing childhood pain
Recognizing unmet childhood needs
Grieving with each other
Forgiving
Looking to God and moving on
Scriptures:
Romans 12:18 (NASB)
18 If possible, so far as it depends on you, be at peace with all men.
Exodus 20:12 (NASB)
12 “Honor your father and your mother, that your days may be prolonged in the land which the Lord your God gives you.
Romans 12:15 (NASB)
15 Rejoice with those who rejoice, and weep with those who weep.
Jeremiah 31:3 (NASB)
3 The Lord appeared to [a]him from afar, saying,“I have loved you with an everlasting love; Therefore I have drawn you with lovingkindness.
