3. Permanence
Finally, we can eventually experience a sense of permanence. This is when we begin to think the bad situation will last forever. In Pastor Jason’s experience, the entire board became hopelessly annoying and it would never change. Jason was thinking about finding a different ministry.
Guard Your Heart
The Bible says the heart is the control center for life. Our reaction to others is a reflection of our own heart. Proverbs 4:23 says it like this: “Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it,” (NIV).
Once we’re aware of the issue, we can guard our hearts by keeping our tendency toward personalization, pervasiveness, and permanence in check with the help of God’s Spirit and by consulting with a trusted advisor.
This article originally appeared here.
