By Joe Johnson © 2011 *
What your relationship with your father was like when you were younger and how you’ve dealt with that has a lot to do with who you are today. Whatever your experience has been, being aware of your emotions, memories, and needs will help you, especially as you share with a friend and pray about these things.
Complete any statements below that help you to express your heart about your relationship with your father:
I wish…
I miss…
I really enjoyed it when you…
It was painful for me when you…
I am angry that…
I forgive you for…
Thank you for…
* Adapted by Bill Gaultiere. Contact “Papa Joe” Johnson, founder of “Heart of the Father Ministries,” for healing prayer ministry seminars and retreats: jjohnson@gracehb.org.
Ministering to pastors and alongside of them in their churches is the heartbeat of Soul Shepherding. Joe Johnson is an example. He is a dear soul friend and partner in kingdom ministry.
Bill Gaultiere, Ph.D. & Kristi Gaultiere, Psy.D. ~ http://www.soulshepherding.org
