4 dynamics that are seriously destructive to our safety:
1. We are Envious
ask God to help you to be grateful for what you have, an to rejoice in the good things that others have.引自 HOW WE LOST OUR SAFETY
2. We think we are self sufficient.
3. We think we are entitled to special treatment.
people who feel they are entitled to something are self-absorbed and grandiose. 以自己为主的和好大喜功妄想自打的人
the antidote to entitlement is forgiveness in two directions. We need to ask forgiveness for our own imperfections. And we need to learn to forgive others for not meeting our outrageous expectations.引自 HOW WE LOST OUR SAFETY
4. We transgress against God's laws.
THESE BUG FOUR CAUSED THE ISOLATION:
Signs of safety deficits
1. Monday blues - lack of motivation to show up at work on Monday, and dont have strong relational tie with people during the weekend
2. Difficulty in completing tasks.
Discipline does help. Just as often, however, our safety deficits sabotage our ability to get things done.引自 DO I HAVE A "SAFETY DEFICIT"?
Why?
We can't be finishers with an empty relational tank, no matter how committed and sincere we are.
Before God face is our job description of ruling the earth, he first created us to be in relationship to each other.引自 DO I HAVE A "SAFETY DEFICIT"?
