A personal relationship with God is essential for meeting our emotional needs, but we often build structures in life to cope with pain and rejection. These structures can include denial, avoidance, projection, lying, acquiescence, and conformity, which can prevent us from experiencing genuine intimacy and fulfillment. By acknowledging and tearing down these structures, we can learn to deal with our needs in a healthier way and develop a more intimate relationship with God.
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