Why God Is Forever Faithful

The question of God’s existence has been pondered by humans for centuries. There are an infinite number of different opinions, arguments, and ideas favoring for or against the idea of God. Personally, I strongly believe in God not only due to my religious affiliation, but also because of my own opinions, ideas, and experience. To begin with, the complexity of Earth and the life that has formed upon it cannot be based just on luck or chance. I believe that ultimately God, as a power, rather than a mystical being is the one created and controls the universe. Although the God and his authority are not entirely comprehensible by humans, it’s our faith as worshiper that eventually lead us to a greater understanding.

Siang-Yang Tan, a psychologist that has been in the field for over 25 years wrote a journal on the Use of Prayer and Scripture in Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy. This journal “covers the appropriate and ethical use of prayer, including inner healing prayer, and Scripture in a Christian approach to cognitive-behavioral therapy” (Tan, 2007). In this journal he expounded on the methods he used through his experience to ethically provide prayer and scripture in a suitable fashion. He also went a little further to talk about how, “Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) is one of the most empirically supported treatments (ESTs) available for a wide variety of psychological disorders” (Tan, 2007). Tan described in part on how the principles of prayer can be merged in the therapy process and in certain circumstances have value in the client’s needs through their receptiveness.

Terrence Tilly directly calls this misunderstanding into question. “G-d is not necessarily a thing.” If G-d is not a thing, then G-d cannot be had. G-d is not an object, a goal, or something to believe in when one wants something. Many tend to pose these things as the source and object of faith. One, however, do not realise that when he reduces G-d to self-gain, he unintentionally is worshiping himself. Although, these things pose value in the human life, they cannot be of value as it relates to faith. These things are not the object of true faith. To be faithful involves total trust and love in G-d. G-d is the irreducible source of

Integrating spiritual and religious dimensions of clients ' lives into their treatment requires consummate professionalism and the highest quality of knowledge, skills, and attitudes. Psychologists

Even when things are going badly in my life, my constant drive pushes me towards God, questioning why things are happening and looking to God to show me the way, granting me patience and guidance through an incredibly hard time. Thus, even in times of darkness, my relationship with God is strengthened. Furthermore, the mystery of faith excites me and I can use this to strengthen my spirituality with God by thinking about him.

Although, the method of combining prayer and scripture with CBT can be an effective approach, the author makes known there are some clients who will not receive it, even though several empirical studies have shown benefits. Tan’s goal is to provide inner healing for all clients that reach out for help.

God is the one who created us and the universe, but He had a little help from

With the things that I have learned I feel more confident about helping, advising, and talking with people in need. There are many people in different types of facilities and situations that could benefit from my help and advice. Sometime you will hear people state I just need someone to talk to; I think it would help me feel better. This is where I feel I would fit in and help benefit others. I feel there are also more available positions available in the psychology field that could be beneficial to the community. In doing this I feel I can help people become closer to God and this word. I know not all people believe in God, nor want to talk about religion so I would have to ask their permission first before bringing up the subject. If cleared that the client id okay with brining God into the conversation I will do so. I think bringing people closer to him; they can lean on him as well for wisdom, structure, and the right path to travel on. God should be our

In his book, “Psychology, Theology, and Spirituality in Christian Counseling,” Mark McMinn (1996) challenges his readers to explore foundational principles and religious interventions with respect to the integration of the interdisciplinary disciplines of Christianity and psychology. The author describes integration as “that which occurs within the disciplines of counseling and psychotherapy.” (p. 8) More specifically, intradisciplinary integration consists of a counselor implementing of his or her “religious values and beliefs into [the] treatment of a client.” (p. 8) It is difficult for many therapists, even those who have received theological training, to apply biblical principles in therapy. (p. 6)

One student who expressed a preference for a Christian counselor noted: “When you bring God into the picture, [it] usually helps.” Another student disclosed that while initial evaluation by a provider of any religious persuasion would be acceptable, she would prefer a Christian counselor for long term care for depression, saying: “If I was going to see someone long term, a psychologist or whatever, yeah I think it would for sure be great to have someone who was Christian and just come at it with that eternal perspective.” Another student noted that she would prefer a Christian counselor because she believed she would “feel like more open, and I’d be able to connect more.” A couple of students did not view an openly Christian counselor as integral to their care, but suggested that a Christian counselor could “have benefits” and be “comforting” or

61). Throughout the life of Jesus, His wisdom and understanding allowed the discernment needed to approach people without judging based on circumstances or external appearances (Clinton, Hart & Ohlschlager, 2005). He understood the spiritual insight and true nature of individuals allowing Him to see into the heart of the matter. (Clinton, Hart & Ohlschlager, 2005, P. 63). For effective counseling one must provide care which encompasses the full awareness of human nature which can only be attainted through God’s guidance (Clinton, Hart & Ohlschlager, 2005, P. 63). Because Jesus possessed a spirit of knowledge, He had the capacity to evaluate a situation so as to establish the appropriate response and present a plan. (Clinton, Hart & Ohlschlager, 2005). Within the counseling relationship, an informed counselor implements the same procedures by gathering and assessing all the information from the client and planning a course of action most suitable for the person in need (Clinton, Hart & Ohlschlager, 2005). Furthermore, Jesus knew the will of God bestowing Him the power to scrutinize “a situation through the eyes of God” (Clinton, Hart & Ohlschlager, 2005, P. 66). As counselors, we are equipped with the Holy Spirit who provides the knowledge and ability to connect with God “accessing the knowledge of God revealed in

There are methods of prayer that can be used such as praying with your client, silent prayer and meditation. Next concept that was discussed is Scripture in counseling. Some counselors support using Scripture as a therapeutic intervention. Scripture can have effect notable change within the lives of the client and the counselor if it is used personally outside of session.

Once I read through Psalm 19, I realized that God is the only almighty one who created the beautiful world we are living in now and I noticed God also loves the beauty, as He is beautiful. Even though it happens not always, I enjoy living here at now when I see a lot of incredible sightseeing, stars, night, morning sunshine, and sky, which God created. Further, the more I am getting to know how the star or moon is being created, it wows me so much more than I can expect and I could not agree more that God is the only one who I must believe and trust.

This section I will explore the deity of Our Lord, Jesus Christ. The deity of Christ was well established by Christ himself throughout the Bible. Therefore, my belief is that our Lord came onto this earth fully man, yet fully God. In one of my favorite verse John 1:1 is bluntly stated that he is God.

God exists, and there are four main arguments to prove it. The four arguments are mind, causal, design, and moral. You cannot trust your own thinking if everything just happened by chance. Something caused everything to happen. For the world to have such a marvelous design there must be a designer. All cultures have a moral code, so there has to be a moral giver. He also reveals Himself through the Bible which makes it completely reasonable to believe He exists and is alive. When I was in sixth grade, I was sick and was tired of it. I turned to the back of my Bible and read the passages that were listed in the back under what to read when you are sick. As soon I finished reading, I was no longer sick. We are aware that He is our Creator, our