Relationship

Self

How you relate to yourself shapes every other relationship. You cannot give what you have not received.

When the relationship is good

Attitudes

  • I receive God's forgiveness for past failures rather than carrying them

  • I see my gifts and abilities as given by God, not as my own achievement

Actions

  • I take care of my body and rest as acts of stewardship, not indulgence

  • I notice when I am running on empty and ask for help rather than pushing through alone

When the relationship is hard

Attitudes

  • I resist the inner voice that says I am beyond repair or too far gone

  • I do not compare my inner life to others' outer appearances

Actions

  • I speak to myself the way I would speak to a struggling friend — with honesty and kindness

  • I seek help — from God, a friend, or a counselor — rather than isolating with my pain

How you relate to yourself is often shaped by wounds and conclusions you formed long before you were aware of them. If something in this section keeps snagging — if the same inner voice keeps winning — Heart Care is the next step. Heart Care

One of the most important things you can ask Jesus is how he sees you. That question, and learning to receive his answer, is what Practical Hearing God is built around. Practical Hearing God