Influences That Shape Our Personal Development

Every one of us has a story—and that story has helped shape who we are today. In Session 2, we explored the many influences that impact our soul, inner stability, and emotional health.

We looked at how original sin, culture, family of origin, and spiritual dynamics all intersect to form our personality, worldview, and sense of self. From our earliest (even preverbal) experiences to the spiritual environments we grow up in, these influences leave lasting impressions—both healthy and unhealthy.

The good news? Our past does not have to define our future.

Through Christ, healing is possible. We discussed how to:

• Entrust justice to God

• Recognize God’s redemptive work in our story

• Forgive those who have hurt us

• Celebrate who God uniquely created us to be

• Break generational patterns through repentance, faith, and community