My name is Andy Farina and I am pioneer and fellow journeyer among the b2g network of Florida. Welcome to the b2g Gainesville site. This is a place for active interaction about truly living life via relational connection with God, others, and yourself. Here you can share your questions, feelings, thoughts, and lessons learned. Come often and be an inspiration to others, as well as finding insights for your journey of life and faith.Recently I read The Cry of the Soul by Dan Allender and Tremper Longman. From their book I was struck by the idea that we operate in three relational movements:
- Attack (Against)
- Abandonment (Away)
- Love (Toward)
I jotted down some questions that relate to the three relational movements:
1. Attack
- Unrighteous Anger’s Question: Is God Just? – Will He let the wicked win and prevail against me?
- Fear’s Question: Can I trust God to protect me from harm?
2. Abandonment
- Jealousy’s Question: Is God good? – Will he satisfy my hunger or bless others and leave me empty?
- Despair’s Question: Is God good or will He leave me in isolation? Will He offer His presence to others and leave me alone?
3. Love [Contempt is a shield of mockery against people offering love]
- Contempt’s Question: Does God love me or will He turn away in disgust?
- Shame’s Question: Does God love me or will He hate me if He sees me as I really am?
How do you personally relate to the three relational movements? Which of the questions is the most interesting to you?
