WELLNESS INTEGRATING NEEDS! WIN! WELLNESS INTEGRATING NEEDS! “TRUST ME”
WIN! Michael Clancy
Definition of TRUST Trust is a reliance on a person or treatment. Confidence. To commit to someone’s care for use or safekeeping. Trust is an important factor in wholistic health. 3
We learn to trust from people who are caring, responsive and sensitive to our needs. Trust is a basic human need. Meeting this need will develop what psychologists call “secure attachments.” 4
Will it be--Trust or Mistrust? Erik Erikson, famous psychologist, originated the concept of the 8 important questions to be solved in life. The first and most basic dilemma that humans need to decide is Trust or Mistrust.
“The Runaway Girl from Traverse City” Based on Philip Yancey, What’s So Amazing About Grace? 6
Whom can I Trust? Myself? Do I have the answers for life’s greatest problems? Humanism? Can I trust human opinion when the crisis hits? www.Photostogo.com 7
Misplaced Trust Some trust in riches, the people they know, position, power. www.Photostogo.com 8
Case Study of a man who after 38 years found Some-one He could TRUST. John 5:1-8 9
Trust Is a Measure of Relationship At the heart of relationship is TRUST. The paralytic trusted Jesus, and his life was changed. He put his health in the hands of the Great Physician. 10
For His children, who are in relationship with Him, God always answers their prayers for healing.
Health and Lifestyle Benefits of Trusting Divine Power Scientific Research
Learning How to Trust through the Art of PRAYER.
Clinical Research on “Distant Prayer” Heart patients who are prayed for make a better recovery than those not prayed for. Dr. Thomas Plante, Bannan Center
We need to cooperate with our prayers.
Wellness Integrating Needs Synergy Effect RELATIONSHIPS “Where Lives Meet” BODY Biological Support For Life SOCIAL SUPPORT APPRECIATION NUTRITION REST MIND/SPIRIT “Inner Strength” JOY OF SERVICE LOVE COMMAND CENTER CLOSE TIES/ COMMITMENT FAMILY TIME/ PRIORITIES AIR FORGIVE- NESS HOPE EXERCISE NEW YOU TRUST FREEDOM WATER SUNLIGHT RESOLVING CONFLICT COMMUNICATION FACING CRISIS Wellness Integrating Needs 16
We can TRUST BIBLE PROMISES The Bible Is Full of Promises “Your promises have been thoroughly tested, and your servant loves them.” Psalms 119:140 NIV
Exceedingly great and precious Promises “By which have been given to us exceedingly great and precious promises: that through these you may be partakers of the divine nature…” 2 Peter 1:4 NKJV 18
“Now to Him who is able to do exceedingly abundantly, above all that we ask or think, according to the power that works in us.” Ephesians 3:20
The Most Powerful Verse in the Bible Ephesians 3:20 God is able (dunamis) Acts exceedingly abundantly Above all we ask or think According to power (dunamis) That works in us (energeo) 20
Divine Superlatives "God is able to make all grace abound toward you; that you, always having all sufficiency in all things, may have an abun-dance for every good work." 2 Corinthians 9:8 21
Trusting God Meets our Greatest Need The Bible says: “Some trust in chariots, and some in horses; but we will remember the name of the Lord our God.” Psalms 20:7
Lies Lies Lies We live in a world of LIES LIE— The Secret of Happiness is Trust Yourself. LIES about God 23
A Promise Claimed while in the Hospital with Cancer “Whenever I am afraid, I will trust in You… In God I have put my trust; I will not fear.” Psalms 56:3,4
Group Discussion Who can I really trust? Myself? Do I have all the answers to life’s greatest problems? Popular opinion? Can I trust it when crisis hits? Riches, possessions, and material wealth? Can I . . . Do I . . . Trust God? WIN!
Group Discussion 2. Proverbs 3:5-6 says “Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on you own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your paths.” WIN!
Group Discussion If someone in the group has an unusual experience related to trust in God or in a significant other in a difficult situation, have them share it with the group. WIN!
Personal Reflection Is there anyone in my past and present life that I know I can trust without reservation? What experience taught me I could trust them? WIN!
Personal Reflection 2. Is there anyone in my life that knows they can trust me no matter what happens? Am I always trustworthy in my dealings with others? WIN!
WELLNESS INTEGRATING NEEDS! WIN! WELLNESS INTEGRATING NEEDS! “TRUST ME” The End ©2006, Marriage & Family Commitment Inc. Authors: Drs. John, Millie & Wes Youngberg Ilustration: Ing. Eliseo Vergara Mtz.