More and More Beth Moore

We all have a family of origin, and a family of faith.
Beth Moore talked about this at the conference last weekend, and I've thought about this quite a bit. I diagrammed and pondered, and learned through this exercise. You should try it.

My family of origin, and my family of faith, share many branches; I am fortunate for that.

Here's some things I've inherited from my family of origin, and my family of faith:
Multi-Generational faithfulness and impact
Strong, feminine women
Sense of purpose and destiny
Close family bonds
Wide worldview, missions mindset
Ability to transcend circumstances
Strong Moral fiber
Love and respect for God's Word
Fortitude and Determination
Desire for Truth
Deep roots, and unwavering belief
A wise patriarch

There's bad stuff in my family tree, both faith and origin:
Abandonment issues
sexual sin
legalism
pride, and self righteousness
manipulation
Self-protection
men abdicating their role

Beth Moore taught that the hurt I have experienced is mine, like a gift. No one else has had the unique background that I have had. My life equips me for things that no one but me can do, and for that I am so thankful. I want to be more than the sum of my experiences, but I want to celebrate my whole life as being useful to the Kingdom of Heaven.

There is no room for bitterness or self-pity in such a view.

I love my heritage, it is so sweet to me.