Operative images of God
"What is your image of God?" is a question which is often asked on retreats. We know the "right" answer will say things like God is loving, kind, and forgiving. However, sometimes beneath the surface, there are other, unacknowledged images which we actually operate from, but which are different to our professed image. These operative images of God are important to uncover, acknowledge and deal with, for sometimes, especially if they are of a harsh, judgemental or controlling God, they can undermine our faith, our spirituality, and our sense of self.
Noreen Wilkie Au develops this idea in her book God's Unconditional Love: Healing our Shame
Noreen Wilkie Au develops this idea in her book God's Unconditional Love: Healing our Shame
After growing up with an image of a stern and judgemental God who would probably condemn me to hell for my sins, I thank our eternal Father for later showing yourself to me as loving, compassionate and understanding, the Good Shepherd always on the look-out for His wandering sheep and guiding us gently back to Him. I now feel You are always by my side with open arms, listening and sorting out my often garbled thoughts. So accessible, just waiting for me.
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