Inner conflict is
produced from feeling inadequate for managing life’s problems. Some problems are
pushed aside if there is little urgency for resolution, but this delay or
inaction may give rise to the accumulation of strife. Knowing problems exist
but lacking the will to address them can produce feelings of inadequacy,
failure and guilt.
Jody, a professional
businesswoman and a single mother, permitted her house get so cluttered that
she felt it was impossible to clean it. She felt ashamed because her children
were embarrassed to have friends over. Self-belittlement often is caused by
distortion of problems and one’s inability to solve them.
When Jesus instructed his disciples and us to be
perfect as God the Father is perfect, he meant that we were to progress toward
maturity. In this progression toward maturity, reality is more easily accepted.
Isaiah 58:9 is encouraging: “It is the Sovereign Lord who helps me, so who is
he who would condemn me?” Expect God to help.
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