Taking a “personal and spiritual inventory” of our lives can be difficult to do especially when we reflect on the many struggles and obstacles that were involved. I am no exception, and maybe even guilty of getting a little emotional as I re-count my troublesome past with family, friends, and circumstances and clearly see some good and not-so-good patterns. In contrast, when reflecting on how I had coped and overcame some obstacles, it was refreshing and cause for celebration as I remember giving thanks and praise to God for faithfully guiding my journey, even the bumpy ones. “Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this God’s will for you in Christ Jesus” (1 Thessalonians 5:16-18, New International Version). …show more content…
If it were not for my brother and sister, I think I would have been severely depressed. My older brother and sister re-assured me that everything would be fine and so life went on, thank God for my siblings. To say I thrived and succeeded would not be accurate, I struggled through high school and through Jr college and although I was actively involved in student government, I failed to graduate and left school. During this time, there was little if any support from my mother or step-father and I recall no spiritual guidance either. At this point I started to work part-time jobs here and there and ultimately met my first boyfriend who was Catholic but not very spiritual if you will. However, he was a positive influence in many aspects including demonstrating good work ethics, continuing education, and shared the importance of having a loving family relationships. His guidance and efforts would only sustain me for a short period of time as I returned to the feelings of being lost and the uncertainty of my future weighed on me. At this point, I was not praying nor was I attending church but I felt God pressing on my heart, unfortunately I ignored …show more content…
I thought there was something really wrong with me and I had no clue what it was. I was married, had my dream career, purchased a home but yet felt sad, alone and basically unhappy. I continued to pray almost nightly through the first years of my marriage and although I did not attend church or read the Scripture, I knew in my heart that God was real, a true living God. It was not until my husband and I were close to getting a divorce that I recall getting on my knees and asking the Lord to forgive me for my selfishness and sins and accepted Him as my Savior. I started reading the Scripture and felt a closer relationship with Christ through His word, and although I had some difficulty understanding the context of the Scripture at times, I prayed for
A Biopsychosocial spiritual assessment (BPSS) is vital to use when providing a framework for the client’s presenting problems. It serves as a guide to help Social Workers determine how the client’s biological, psychological, social, and spiritual dimensions affect their overall functioning. The BPSS assessment allows the Social Worker to view the client holistically, examine barriers that prevent the client from receiving proper treatment, and the ways the client’s interacting systems have an impact in their life. For the purpose of this paper, I will complete a biopsychosocial assessment based on the information my client has disclosed to me and implement strategies necessary to achieve his treatment goals.
The assessment tool that I plan to use in this intervention is the biopsychosocial spiritual assessment tool. This assessment tool will give me a good impression of what Marcel is dealing with. This assessment tool will give me information such as some of Marcel’s background information, such as age, mender, and ethnicity. This assessment tool will also give me some insight on Marcel’s childhood. Some of the things he may have experienced in that time in his life that has caused a negative effect on his life and if some of those experiences are connected to the problem that he is having. This assessment tool will also address some of Marcel’s family background. This information is important because it may show some of the
After seeing though the eyes of my pastor I’ve come to realize the importance of faith and committing to one’s beliefs. Returning to church after two massive losses has helped my mother in many ways and it has also taught me as a young man how small things that I could do would turn to have a big impact on someone’s life the same way my pastor impacted my life and the life of my siblings.
The Souls of Black Folk are a collection of essays composed by W.E.B Du Bois’ highlighting the problems that the African-American race faced in American society. Du Bois describes the feeling of being “shut out from the[ir] world by a vast veil” (4). The veil is a metaphor that Du Bois presents representing a symbolic wall that separates the “whites” and “blacks”. To Du Bois, the veil emphasises the racial boundaries that the African-Americans faced, as well as their invisibility within society in U.S history. Throughout the text, Du Bois makes it evident that the most important issues are education, economic opportunities, as well as the emotional journey being shared. Du Bois states, “He simply wishes to make it possible for a man to be both
My life is continually unfolding into a more global understanding of faith, religion and culture where I once thought all was wrong and evil if not strictly Roman Catholic. One of the ways I cultivate my outlook is to analyze the different ways people honor the dead.
Spiritual Assessment Interview Assessing the spiritual needs of patients is one of the most crucial aspects of nursing care delivery as it guarantees patient´s dignity and ensures efficient, holistic care in health care settings. Nurses often use the spiritual assessment tool by interviewing the patients to identify their spiritual needs, which further helps them to plan their nursing care appropriately. Accordingly, the spiritual assessment tool was used to assess the spiritual needs of a Hispanic patient and during the analysis it was discovered that the patient connected his entire health outcomes to his religious beliefs. Chosen Tool FAITH is the most appropriate tool for use in this assessment.
Spiritual formation is a process that morphs as we grow and change. There is no one singular correct path this type of journey takes because each journey is as individual as the person who is experiencing it. Most obvious, the journey will be different from those who identify as religious and those who do not and will diversify with in each category. For example, the spiritual journey a Buddhist takes will be different from that of a believer in Judaism or Christianity. In fact, the journey will continue to diversify between Christians, male and female, age groups, even by demographic location. Consequently, the spiritual formation process is as diverse as it is intricate and we may never be able to discover all the journey options. Although individuals may not actively recognize they are experiencing spiritual formation it is a process that affects all. Because it is in human nature to question, learn, grow, and act, everyone to a certain extent is exposed to a unique spiritual formation journey.
Testimonies of how you stayed faithful even when times were tough. Moments you will be able to look back and be thankful to God for them. Those moments will increase your faith and you will be able to trust God because of what happened in the past. Your testimonies are great to edify yourself but even better to edify other people. Using your experience, you will be able to encourage people in their relationship with God. If we look at Daniel in the Bible, we know that he was a good man who feared God, yet God allowed him to be sentenced to death in a lion’s den. Daniel was saved by God so it’s hard to call it a suffering, but still we see that God used this situation to show his might to the king Darius and his nation –“I issues a decree that in every part of my kingdom people must fear and reverence the God of Daniel. For he is the living God and he endures forever; his kingdom will not be destroyed, his dominion will never end. He rescues and he saves; he performs signs and wonders in the heavens and on the earth. He has rescued Daniel from the power of the lions.” Dave Earley says it so well, “God’s ultimate plan behind all of His activities on this planet is to present humanity with a clear testimony of who He truly is and what He
In addition to being influenced by church and religion, I have also been influenced by my family. My parents have always been there for me and supported me in all I do. They encourage me in my schoolwork as well as my extra-curricular activities. They attend all my concerts and things I participate in including church activities. My grandparents have also influenced me in what I am today. My grandfather is a minister and has always encouraged me to do well and have high morals. They have always done special things such as taking me on trips to show me how much they love me. My sister has also helped me be the person I am today. She has been a role model to me in many things. She has encouraged me to do well in school because she excelled and was valedictorian of her class. She also has an outgoing personality and has been a role model socially.
I grew up as a Southern Baptist. My family has always belonged to the same church and to this day my parents and my brother’s family still attend First Baptist Church in Forest City, North Carolina. One of the reasons Baptists are given this name is because they are not baptized as infants, but when they are old enough to understand the full concept of Jesus and the sacrifice He made for us. I accepted the Lord as my personal savior when I was thirteen and made a public profession of my faith by walking to the front of the church one Sunday morning. Many factors in the past have influenced my relationship with God and continue to do so daily.
Spiritual health is the capacity and ability to seek, experience, and express meaning and purpose in our lives often through love, hope, gratitude, forgiveness, peace, and community in order to enjoy a sense of the Sacred (as you understand it). Spiritual health provides the sense that life is meaningful and has a purpose and is defined by the ethics, morals and values that guide you and give meaning and direction to your life.
...ollowing in my sister's footsteps, I began learning from her experiences. We tread lightly around the subject of the religion these days. Thankfully, there are no wild debates at the dinner table on holidays. We respect one another's beliefs and agree to disagree about them. She often tells me, "You should come to my church!" when I call her seeking sisterly advice or needing a sympathetic ear. I have attended her church and admire how she's strengthened her parish and community. That's more inspirational to me than any Sunday sermon - as she is one who sincerely lives in the word, even when it's difficult for her.
With the comorbidity of mental health issues and a difficult home life, I grew resentful towards God. I blamed Him for the gunk that was happening and my life, and I finally hit a point where I wanted nothing to do with God or Christianity. I only attended church when I was forced to, and even then, I tuned out the pastor. In addition, I stopped praying. This negative period in my life without faith continued until the Spring Break of my Junior year in high school when I attended a missions trip.
Just a few simple words can always change your perspective on so many different things. From that point on, I found God in most of my day-to-day activities. I talk to Him like a close personal friend, I confide in Him in my times of need and thank Him for all the wonderful things He has blessed me with, including just life itself. He showed me how to live life to the fullest, or “grab life by the horns” and “live for the now, for today. Not for tomorrow.”
Growing up in a divorced family was the beginning of the development of my need to be a strong individual. My mother had to work many jobs to support myself and my brother. This left the two of us alone and together most of our childhood. While I know that my brother truly loved me, sometimes a teenage boy does not show a small girl the compassion that she requires. I had to frequently take care of myself while my brother was finding more important things to occupy his time with.