Helping or Fixing? with Katy Domsten

Laura Kleinschmidt and her guest, Katy Domsten, talk about situations where they are trying to help friends, family or clients and they find themselves at times "tipping" into fixing instead of helping. Listen in as they discuss their love for helping others, the difficulty in discerning their own motives, what what warning signs to look for on the "fixing radar" and the freedom that comes from knowing who's in control.

- "Burdens becomes inappropriately heavy because we've made it something that's not ours to carry or we put ourselves in a role that is not ours."

- "I have such freedom as I remember the truths and trust Jesus with my family and friends and clients and situations that come. Just a burden lifted."

- "It's beautiful and hope inspiring to work in community with others."

 

3:43 We can think we have the power or the control to make everything right.

4:17 Starting with good motives then "tipping" into something else.

5:29 Some roots of why we fix

6:39 Wanting to bring relief and escape in domestic abuse situations

10:21 The one that is in control of all things.

12:29 Wrestling with feeling the need to be perfect

14:09 The radar "blips" when we've tipped into an inappropriate role.

17:16 My responsibility or my concern? Which circle?

20:21 A weight that is lifted!

21:03 Where freedom is found

21:53 The beauty and goodness of seeing others help

Referenced Verses:

Proverbs 19:21, Isaiah 46:4, Hebrews 2:8