As we grow individually and corporately, may we all focus on Messiah, Who alone is the author and finisher of our faith. May we seek His Face and His Hand in our growth so that we can be a part of the strength and stability of our fellowships, members and leaders alike. The Life Model: MATURITY INDICATORS THE INFANT STAGE: BIRTH THROUGH AGE 3 (Newborns and toddlers are included here, up to the age where they can effectively say what their needs are.) PRIMARY TASK to be completed during this state: Learning to receive. PRIMARY RESULTING PROBLEM in adult life when tasks are not completed: Weak or stormy relationships. PERSONAL COMMUNITY WHEN THE TASKS AND FAMILY TASKS FAIL TASKS 1.Lives in joy, expands Parents delight Weak Capacity for in the infant’s identity: fear joy; learns and coldness wonderful And that joy is dominate unique one’s normal bonds with existence. state, and others. builds Joy strength. 2. Develops Parents build Has difficult trust. strong loving bonds with the often infant—bonds leads to of manipulative, unconditional self-centered, love. isolated or discontented personality.
As we grow individually and corporately, may we all focus on Messiah, Who alone is the author and finisher of our faith. May we seek His Face and His Hand in our growth so that we can be a part of the strength and stability of our fellowships, members and leaders alike. The Life Model: MATURITY INDICATORS THE INFANT STAGE: BIRTH THROUGH AGE 3 (Newborns and toddlers are included here, up to the age where they can effectively say what their needs are.) PRIMARY TASK to be completed during this state: Learning to receive. PRIMARY RESULTING PROBLEM in adult life when tasks are not completed: Weak or stormy relationships. PERSONAL TASKS COMMUNITY AND FAMILY TASKS WHEN THE TASKS FAIL 1.Lives in joy, expands Capacity for joy; learns that joy is one’s normal state, and builds Joy strength. Parents delight in the infant’s wonderful And unique existence. Weak identity: fear and coldness dominate bonds with others. 2. Develops trust. Parents build strong loving bonds with the infant—bonds of unconditional love. Has difficult often leads to manipulative, self-centered, isolated or discontented personality.
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