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Chapter 1
Compulsions
The Problem
Compulsions are forces that drive you to do some activiy.
They rob you of your free will, and are so powerful that you
can not resist them.
You may be able to resist your compulsion for awhile; but the
longer you succeed at holding it at bay, the more powerful it
becomes - until you indulge your compulsion.
Compulsions come in a variety of forms. Almost any kind of
activity can be involved. Sometimes they seem logical, and
sometimes they make no sense. For instance, some people
won't step on the cracks of a sidewalk. They are afraid, even
though there is no logical reason to fear stepping on a crack.
The driving force behind a compulsion is fear. It is the fear of
the anxiety you will have if you don't engage in the
compulsion. The anxiety is incredibly powerful.
This problem seems to be bigger than you.
Why is this so?
How come your faith doesn't seem adequate to give you the
victorious life Jesus promised?
Some Promises
After all, Jesus promised:
You probably know many more promises in the Bible.
What Is Wrong?
Somehow, the promises seem greater than the reality you are
experiencing.
Is this the way it should be?
How come your faith it isn't working?
These are reasonable questions.
In fact, they are the right questions.
There Is An Answer
All the above scriptures really are true.
You just need detailed instructions as to how to
appropriate them into your life, so you can be set free.
My book, "I Will Give You Rest" addresses the whole array of
human struggles that Jesus can heal The chapter order is for
the majority of needs..
However, Your issue needs specific attention, and so I would
recommend that you read the book in a different order.
Recommended Sequence
The core issue in a compulsion is a tendency to self-
condemnation. Self-condemnation produces the most
awful feeling in the world, and it is the fear of this feeling
that powers the compulsion. As a result of this, I would
recommend that you start out with a chapter that discusses
why this is so.
Therefore, I would recommend that you start with Chapter 9,
which will show you why it is so important that you avoid the
feeling.
Then go to Chapter 12, which describes what your
relationship with yourself can be like, and why.
Then go to Chapter 11, which will identify a powerful tool that
you possess that is indispensable in your healing journey.
Finally, go back to Chapter 2 and read the rest of the
chapters in order.
Your Journey
I would recommend that you write down somewhere this
revised sequence of chapters so that you will not forget it -
remember, 9, 12, 11, 2. Of course, you can always come
back here if you forget.
Be aware that when you read the chapters out of order, you
will bump into some terms with which you are not familiar,
because they were taught in earlier chapters which you have
not yet read.
However, this should not interfere with the main messages in
the chapters you are reading out of order.
You are free to spend as much time as you like on
this website, and you can jump in and out as your
schedule gives you time to read. When you come
back, you can just take up where you left off by
clicking on the appropriate chapter in the links on the
left of the web pages.
Links to:
Chapter 9
Chapter 12
Chapter 11
The Book In Print
The book is also available in print. You can buy a copy at any
time by clicking here, (or on the "Buy A Book" link on the
left of each web page).
Copyright 2008 Edward Kurath
Compulsions
The Problem
Compulsions are forces that drive you to do some activiy.
They rob you of your free will, and are so powerful that you
can not resist them.
You may be able to resist your compulsion for awhile; but the
longer you succeed at holding it at bay, the more powerful it
becomes - until you indulge your compulsion.
Compulsions come in a variety of forms. Almost any kind of
activity can be involved. Sometimes they seem logical, and
sometimes they make no sense. For instance, some people
won't step on the cracks of a sidewalk. They are afraid, even
though there is no logical reason to fear stepping on a crack.
The driving force behind a compulsion is fear. It is the fear of
the anxiety you will have if you don't engage in the
compulsion. The anxiety is incredibly powerful.
This problem seems to be bigger than you.
Why is this so?
How come your faith doesn't seem adequate to give you the
victorious life Jesus promised?
Some Promises
After all, Jesus promised:
….where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is liberty (2
Corinthians 3:1, all NKJV).
He has sent Me to heal the brokenhearted . . .
To proclaim liberty to the captives . . .
To set at liberty those who are oppressed . . . (Luke 4:
18).
For My yoke is easy and My burden is light (Matthew 11:
30).
I will give you rest (Matthew 11:28).
You probably know many more promises in the Bible.
What Is Wrong?
Somehow, the promises seem greater than the reality you are
experiencing.
Is this the way it should be?
How come your faith it isn't working?
These are reasonable questions.
In fact, they are the right questions.
There Is An Answer
All the above scriptures really are true.
You just need detailed instructions as to how to
appropriate them into your life, so you can be set free.
My book, "I Will Give You Rest" addresses the whole array of
human struggles that Jesus can heal The chapter order is for
the majority of needs..
However, Your issue needs specific attention, and so I would
recommend that you read the book in a different order.
Recommended Sequence
The core issue in a compulsion is a tendency to self-
condemnation. Self-condemnation produces the most
awful feeling in the world, and it is the fear of this feeling
that powers the compulsion. As a result of this, I would
recommend that you start out with a chapter that discusses
why this is so.
Therefore, I would recommend that you start with Chapter 9,
which will show you why it is so important that you avoid the
feeling.
Then go to Chapter 12, which describes what your
relationship with yourself can be like, and why.
Then go to Chapter 11, which will identify a powerful tool that
you possess that is indispensable in your healing journey.
Finally, go back to Chapter 2 and read the rest of the
chapters in order.
Your Journey
I would recommend that you write down somewhere this
revised sequence of chapters so that you will not forget it -
remember, 9, 12, 11, 2. Of course, you can always come
back here if you forget.
Be aware that when you read the chapters out of order, you
will bump into some terms with which you are not familiar,
because they were taught in earlier chapters which you have
not yet read.
However, this should not interfere with the main messages in
the chapters you are reading out of order.
You are free to spend as much time as you like on
this website, and you can jump in and out as your
schedule gives you time to read. When you come
back, you can just take up where you left off by
clicking on the appropriate chapter in the links on the
left of the web pages.
Links to:
Chapter 9
Chapter 12
Chapter 11
The Book In Print
The book is also available in print. You can buy a copy at any
time by clicking here, (or on the "Buy A Book" link on the
left of each web page).
Copyright 2008 Edward Kurath
Divinely Designed
Being changed into the image of Jesus
Being changed into the image of Jesus
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