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Words of Wisdom: Fighting Against Selfishness

Today's episode looks at the stronghold of selfishness and reminds us that flourishing involves shifting from vice to virtue. A key path to identify and surrender your strongholds is through intentional reflection and prayer. Focusing on selfishness, Josh suggests a structured prayer to help introspect, acknowledge, and overcome selfishness. The episode ends with inspirational quotes from The Spiritual Exercises by Ignatius of Loyola and The Little Minister by J.M. Barrie, as well as thought-provoking questions to guide reflections and prayers throughout the week.

00:00 Introduction to Fighting Against Selfishness

00:21 Understanding Your Strongholds

00:48 The Danger and Opportunity of Reflecting on Strongholds

01:04 The Power of Intentional Reflection and Prayer

01:29 Deep Dive into Selfishness

02:37 Praying Through Selfishness

04:01 Inspirational Quotes on Selfishness and Spiritual Growth

05:03 Self-Reflection Questions

05:24 Conclusion: Desire God Above All Else

About Josh Kalsbeek, LMFT

• As a Psychoherapist I help people overcome their greatest struggles.

•Founder and CEO of Great Oaks Collective, and it's flagship program Overcome, a 10-Week virtual Intensive Outpatient Program for Christian couples experiencing sexual betrayal and addiction. www.greatoakscollective.com. 

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Links

​the 5 core strongholds​

Ignatius of Loyola, ​The Spiritual Exercises ​

J.M. Barrie, ​The Little Minister​

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