Excellent post! So many people are lonely and longing for connection, yet so afraid of rejection, even by God. I never heard that term “wounded extrovert” before, but it fits!
I had never heard it before either- but after I read an explanation it cleared up a lot.
It’s sad how strong a hold that fear can have on us— we miss so much fellowship! I’m trying to lean on and remember the Truth that God has chosen and accepted me and therefore I need not fear rejection of man. My Creator loves me and that is more than sufficient! ❤️
Vanessa, another coincidence? Just yesterday, I was listening to a sermon by Joseph Prince. He gave some Old Testament names for God-- Elohim, El Shaddai, and so on, but, he said Jesus came to reveal another name: Abba, which he said is not just Father, but something even more intimate-- Daddy! To think of God as Daddy seemed weird and foreign to me at first, but I have been practicing this mindset today, and it is quite comforting. Then, I read your essay just now! The coincidence that we are on the same page was a jaw dropping revelation for me! All I can do is smile! 😄💕🤗
I remember when Pastor Bruce would open his pastoral prayers with ‘Good morning Papa’ and so many people were uncomfortable about it. I think he was trying to help us understand the beautiful Father/child relationship we are so privileged to enjoy. ❤️ Thank you Jesus
Yes! I remember that now. I felt uncomfortable with that, too! I didn't understand. How blessed you are to know (to realize this) at such a young age! 💗
Excellent post! So many people are lonely and longing for connection, yet so afraid of rejection, even by God. I never heard that term “wounded extrovert” before, but it fits!
I had never heard it before either- but after I read an explanation it cleared up a lot.
It’s sad how strong a hold that fear can have on us— we miss so much fellowship! I’m trying to lean on and remember the Truth that God has chosen and accepted me and therefore I need not fear rejection of man. My Creator loves me and that is more than sufficient! ❤️
Amen and Amen!
Vanessa, another coincidence? Just yesterday, I was listening to a sermon by Joseph Prince. He gave some Old Testament names for God-- Elohim, El Shaddai, and so on, but, he said Jesus came to reveal another name: Abba, which he said is not just Father, but something even more intimate-- Daddy! To think of God as Daddy seemed weird and foreign to me at first, but I have been practicing this mindset today, and it is quite comforting. Then, I read your essay just now! The coincidence that we are on the same page was a jaw dropping revelation for me! All I can do is smile! 😄💕🤗
I remember when Pastor Bruce would open his pastoral prayers with ‘Good morning Papa’ and so many people were uncomfortable about it. I think he was trying to help us understand the beautiful Father/child relationship we are so privileged to enjoy. ❤️ Thank you Jesus
And thank you for sharing this with me Mom!
Yes! I remember that now. I felt uncomfortable with that, too! I didn't understand. How blessed you are to know (to realize this) at such a young age! 💗