The Two Blind Men

The 2 Blind Men

In the dark Helpless
Lost Unloved
Unhappy Self-pitying
Unfortunate Despised
Outcast Slaved
Miserable Tired of Living
Piteous Not growing
 The Crowd
Cruel
Indifferent
Uncaring
Unable to listen well
Inconsiderate
Close-minded
Unloving
Hindrance
Selfish
Block to Communication
Jesus Christ
Emphatic listener
Available
Person-oriented
Warmth & welcoming
Respects human freedom
Good at communicating at
personal level
Comfortable with his &
others feelings
Brings a life-giving
presence.
Forgiving/Healer
Reflection
In what way are you
like the 2 blind men?
How do you feel
about this?
In what way am I like
the crowd to others?
In what way are you
like Jesus?What must
you do to become
more like jesus that
the 2 blind men or the
crowd?
 Encounter Impact:
Jesus & the 2 Blind Men
Jesus grants them
Worth Resulting to ...
Importance Healing
Recognition Following of Christ
Intimacy Restoration to the fullness
Identity of life
Freedom
Acceptance
Wholeness
 Nurturing Family
Jesus Attitude Psychological Description
Free to share inner feelings
Emphatic listener
Person is more important
Available than performance
Person-oriented Individual differences are
Warmth & welcoming accepted
Respects human freedom Respect criticism is offered
with appropriate
Good at communicating at
consequences
personal level
Few Shoulds but with
Comfortable with his & clear, flexible rules
others feelings people feel loving
Brings a life-giving Growth is celebrated
presence. High self-worth
Forgiving/Healer Strong parental coalition
 Jesus Process of Healing
Jesus The Blind Men
Listens Worth
Stops Importance
Calls - Recognition
- Intimacy
- Identity
Asks Freedom
Feels Solidarity
Touches Relatedness
Healing
Following of Christ
Life
 Dysfunctional Family Spirit
Its not okay to to talk People feel tired, hurt
about problems & disappointed
Feelings are not Growth is discourage -
openly expressed. such as playfulness,
Great deal of control, creativity, initiative &
criticism, punishment inquisitiveness
& shaming Low self-worth
Lots of Shoulds but Conformity to the
with no clear, persons ideas &
consistent(often rigid) values is a must.
rules
 Family APGAR
1. I am satisfied that I can turn my family for help when
something is troubling me.
2. I am satisfied with the way my family talks over things
with me & shares problems with me.
3. I am satisfied that my family accepts & supports my
wishes to take on new activities or directions.
4. I am satisfied that with the way my family expresses
affections & responds to my emotions, such as anger,
sorrow & love.
5. I am satisfied that with the way my family & I share
time together.
Creating A Family Practical
Vision
 Inspires & motivate family members
Makes everybody work for its attainment
Gives direction & harnesses all family
resources towards family members
Creates a loving atmosphere among family
members
Speaks to the heart
Paints a picture of the future
Be attained at a certain period of time
 Pointers
1. Start by writing specific visions for your spouse,
yourself & your individual children.
2. Then, write down your vision for the whole
family.
3. Compare your family vision to that of your
spouse and formulate a vision that you both agree.
 Handout 1
Family Specific Vision Family Vision
Members
Spouse I envision a
Christ-centered
Yourself & nurturing
family in the
Child A service of
others.
Child B
 Family Vision
I
envision a Christ-centered &
nurturing family in the service
of others