“I Can Do All Things Through Christ”
Philippians 4:13
Being a counselor is a journey, not only
for the counselee, but for the counselor as well. As counselors we go through a
journey with our patients by helping and guiding them while they are in the
midst of chaos, however, it can become very easy for a counselor to get lost in
this midst of all the chaos. This is why it is imperative that a counselor
knows where he/she is and where they plan to go by knowing themselves and being
aware of the struggles that they are going through. Often times, counselors
forget this important factor and succumb to the darkness of the chaos and
counter-transference may occur, as well as compassion fatigue. Thankfully
though, there is a light that counselors may follow themselves to insure the
correct path that they are guiding their patients in, and this light is Jesus.
When Jesus is our center, He gives us the capability of succeeding through the
darkness in times we thought we would fail, by escorting His children through the
chaos triumphantly. If Christian counselors can remember the verse, Philippians
4:13, “I can do all things through
Christ, who strengthens me.” (NKJV), then they will be able to confidently
overcome the difficulties and the trials that counseling can present. This is because
at then end of day, it will not be our own strength that succeeds in
counseling, but the strength given from the Lord, who loves His children
unconditionally. When our strength will fail us, as counselors, Jesus will be
there to guide us, while we guide those we have the privilege of counseling.
Sophia Thank You for the reminder that when Jesus is at the center of any relationship the chance of success is eminent. However stress can pull us all directions so we must build a hedge of protection around us as the counselor extending to our counselee. God Bless You Sophia!
ReplyDeleteSophia,
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed reading your post. I especially liked how you ended because it is true that it is not through our strength that we will be successful it is through that of Jesus Christ. I often hesitate and question my abilities, and often times think I am not capable to become a counselor. If I am completely honest I probably should not be here today studying counseling in a Graduate level, but it is because of God and his mercies and him working through me that I have been able to move forward and get as far as I am today. I love that verse you used, but I love even more the verse that reminds me that his strength is made perfect in my weakness. I am grateful for my human limitations because they remind me to give God all the glory when I do the things I believe I cant do! Great post Sophia!