Why We Don’t Face Reality There are at least three ways we avoid facing reality. We may Ignore, Deny, or Distort reality. Seeing things as they really are can be scary, hard, or overwhelming.
Ignore We just don’t address it, or it just doesn’t come on the screen. We don’t want to plan for the future We don’t want to see Johnny as he really is. Denial Lie to myself or my mate Running from the truth Pride gets in the way of admitting a problem Not Acknowledge painful relationships with in-laws Vocationally—not the right fitLiving beyond our means Distort Make ourselves or others look better than we are. Give my side an advantage. Image over substance Results Lose the chance to find an easy solution Irritation under the surface, eating away at our energy and peace If my child has a problem, then it is prolonged if I do not deal with it Guilt hangs on It gets worse with time if left to itself Has a way of finding us Important Balance Temporary slipping away from reality can be healthy. Laughter is really important. Pastor John talks about divert daily, withdraw monthly, abandon annually As couples we can gain strength from one another, or we can make matters worse by the way we face reality. Tonight we want to share some ways in which we can help each other have strength in the face of your particular reality. Back to Facing Reality Together
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