Rock of Recovery

RRSSD7 Rejection

Emotional maturity allows us to be transparent, confident, and unaffected by rejection. The Spirit of Bondage keeps us looking to man for approval. The Spirit of Adoption knows our security is in Christ and we can be unaffected by the rejection of others. Jesus didn't need acceptance, he was completely unaffected by rejection. He was rejected by his hometown, the pharisees, religious leaders, and even his own people. This lesson will compare and contrast the responses to rejection of the Old Testament King David and his son, Absalom. The principle is that "A need for acceptance makes me vulnerable to repetitive rejection wounds." 

RRSSD Where Does Your Sorrow Lead?

When we mourn greatly over our sins or over life's circumstances, does this lead us to repentance or self-destruction? If our sorrow leads to an internal surrender (repentance), this will become the Rock on which to build a strong life that even the gates of hell cannot prevail against. 

RRSSD A Rut of Negativity

This is a short devotion about finding connection. We need a healthy support system to pull us out of the ruts of negativity. In this lesson, we will explore connection and how we cope with problems. 

RRSSD6 Immature Conscience

...holding on to faith and a good conscience. Some have rejected these and have shipwrecked their faith. 1 Timothy 1:9 If you give up your rights to keep the peace, you may have an immature conscience. If you implode and are destructive you may have a seared conscience. This lesson will explore an immature conscience, the lies we believe that keep us immature, and the twelve different kinds of consciences described in the Bible. 

RRSSD -- It Is I, Be Not Afraid

Can you walk on top of your storms? When the disciples were about to die in a terrible storm at sea, Jesus came to them walking on the water and said, "It is I; be not afraid." Matthew 14:27 Could your storms be an opportunity for Jesus to save you? Could you obey the command and not be afraid during a storm, trial, tribulation, affliction, persecution or suffering. 

RRSSD -- Contention

This short devotion identifies five proverbs on contention with the root causes and instructions. The root cause of contention is pride. The cure is to take advice. A person full of love will repair any damage done in relationships quickly if possible. 

RRSSD5 Undisciplined Thinking

Undisciplined thinking causes mental instability. Intentional thinking develops mental stability. When I learn to exchange my thoughts for God's thoughts, I have empowered myself to obey this command. "Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things." Colossians 3:2 We will evaluate our undisciplined thinking, futile thinking and structure our thinking to bring us peace. May you understand who you are in Christ and the work of salvation being done in you. 

RRSSD4 Roots of Depression

Bitterness blocks the grace of God and causes depression. This lesson teaches how to tear down ungodly strongholds and build godly ones for emotional maturity to weather any storm. There is teaching on how to enlarge our heart to overcome un-forgiveness. We will identify toxic offenders and our responses and how to reprogram them. We will practice how to build righteous character and release old wounds. 

RRSSD3 Emotional Regression

What rules your internal world: Passivity or Strength. When we are passive, all kinds of noise will shove its way into our thinking. Passive thinking is anxious, emotionally disturbing, and imbalanced. Strong thinking is intentional. It does not stop all noisy negative thinking, but it gives us the skill to move the thinking outside of ourselves instead of internalizing it. It helps us engage our strong/mature side to rebalance ourselves within minutes. There is no reason to stay stuck in emotions for days, weeks, months, years or even decades. 

RRSSD2 Understanding the Soul

We are made in three parts: spirit, soul and body. The soul is also in three parts: mind, will, and emotions. The spirit is justified when we are first born again. But the soul must be regenerated, and the body sanctified through Christ. Then we can glorify God, the Father, with our good works. Regeneration of your soul will place it under the dominion of the Holy Spirit and you can learn to rule and reign your internal world through the fruit of the Spirit.