Abba's Child
The Cry of the Heart for Intimate Belonging
Based on the book by Brennan Manning
Facilitator: Geri Czarnecki PhD
Overview:
"Many of us live with an awareness that our lives are ridden with anxiety, guilt, and a lack of joy and passion. Our relationship with God & our relationships with others fall far short of our expectations & hopes. In a desperate attempt to make ourselves acceptable before God & others, we hide our true selves and present an imposter to the world—someone we hope will be accepted. The liberating message of this study is that God longs for us to know in the depths of our being that He loves and accepts us as we are. God is "Abba", our loving Father who knows us far better than we know ourselves.
The shocking revelation of this study is twofold:
1. Sin has a far greater grip on our hearts & lives than we imagine;
and
2. God, who knows this full well, loves us far more than we can imagine, and longs to bring us into deeper, more joyful, passionate fellowship with Himself. If you are tired of the shallowness & hollowness of superficial relationships, then this study is for you.
It is for those who are willing to risk being who they really are and who they were created to be. It is for those who want to let go of the imposter who drains us of energy & life and implants the fear that comes with shame & pretence. It is for those who want the peace of mind that comes with knowing & accepting who we really are. It is a matter of allowing the full strength of God's unconditional love & acceptance to be felt with full force. Your life will change!"
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