Presence And Practice
Presence And Practice
#2 Immanuel Journaling (IJ) - Interactive Gratitude (IG)
Discover the power of interactive gratitude to strengthen our relationship with God and find comfort in challenging times. Join us as we explore its transformative benefits.
Chapters
0:00:13 The Importance of Gratitude in Relationships
0:01:38 Strengthening Relationships Through Frequency and Quality of Interaction
0:03:58 The Brain's Negativity Bias and the Need for Positive Interaction
0:05:06 Interactive Gratitude as a Way to Build Relational Connection with God
0:06:07 Pausing to Notice and Receive God's Response in Gratitude
0:08:43 Building Positive Interactions with God for Hard Times
0:09:44 Example of Interactive Gratitude: Gratefulness and Relief
0:11:57 A Moment of Panic and Despair
0:12:41 God's Reassurance and Unwavering Presence
0:13:19 Embracing Gratitude as a Path to God's Presence
0:14:14 Gratitude Allows Space for Grieving and Healing
0:15:18 Implementing Interactive Gratitude in Daily Practice
Brief Summary
In this part of our conversation, we discuss the power of interactive gratitude in strengthening our relationship with God. We emphasize the importance of gratitude as the first step in the interactive journaling process. Interactive gratitude involves acknowledging something good and beautiful, allowing God to respond. By increasing positive interactions with God, we can deepen our connection and build resilience. Even brief expressions of gratitude can be transformative. Practicing interactive gratitude opens us up to experience God's presence and find comfort in challenging times. Join us as we explore the goodness of God firsthand through interactive gratitude.
We integrate listening to God in our therapy, coaching and training. If you are interested in learning more check us out at:
Loppnow Relationship Center
https://www.loppnowrelationshipcenter.com/
Presence + Practice
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WHAT DO WE DO?
Our Life Transforming Connections Training equips dedicated Christians to gain mastery over their emotions, empowering them to peacefully and effectively reconnect with their loved ones following conflicts.
https://www.loppnowrelationshipcenter.com/training
Short intro to the extremely effective Couple's Training
https://youtu.be/Y4cmB-L1glU?si=S-rBdHY4S_wTIj0U