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~. ~. FIVE MASTER PATTERNS. Life is dominated by patterns. For example… Plants Butterflies Bacteria Humans We can categorize life forms according to the pattern they fit. All of life was designed using FIVE patterns.
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Life is dominated by patterns For example… • Plants • Butterflies • Bacteria • Humans We can categorize life forms according to the pattern they fit.
All of life was designed using FIVE patterns If you live according to these patterns, your life will unfold “according to design”.
FIVE MASTER PATTERNS 1. SPECTRUM A wide yet limited range of possibilities; a series of connected dots
DISCONNECTED SPECTRUMS Dyslexia Autism Sensory Integration Dysfunction
FUNCTIONING SPECTRUMS Electro-magnetic energy Temperature range Physical life (conception to death) Visible light (roygbiv) Multiple Intelligence Theory Philosophy/Truth Enhanced Permeability and Retention Effect (quantum mechanics)
Bible Truth (OT – NT), doctrines Male/Female Spectrum Emotional Spectrum, with extremes Consciousness (EMDR therapy) (REM sleep) (Hypnosis) Spectrum between two worlds (spiritual vs. earthy) Stages of Child Development Races/People Groups Energy Spectrum and Temperaments (choleric, etc)
Sound/Music Frequencies When you respect the Spectrum Pattern, you embrace the totality of truth about God, about others, about yourself. Math: Place Values Quantum mechanics: String Theory
FIVE MASTER PATTERNS 2. CONCENTRIC An outward-focused, three-tiered design • The source/ the center • The means or process by which the source expresses itself • The outward expression
Ripples • Stone • Waves • Impact at the Shore • Divine Connections • God vs. Devil • Angels vs. Demons • Mankind • Peach • Pit • Meat • Skin 3 2 1 • Trinity • Father • Spirit • Logos/Son • Plants • Root • Stem • Flower/Fruit • Total Man • Spirit • Soul • Body
Jesus • From him • Through him • To him • Nuclear Family • Father • Mother • Children • Spiritual Gifts • (1 Cor. 12) • Gifts • Service • Working 3 • Spiritual Attitudes • Love • Faith • Hope 2 1 • Soul • Mind • Will • Emotions • Digestive System • Mouth • Stomach • Energy & excretion
Pregnancy • Conception • Gestation • Birth • Brain • Cerebrum • Cerebral Cortex • Temporal Lobe, etc • Neurons • Dendrites • Cell • Axons 3 2 1 With God as your source, you are an overcomer. If you are outward-focused, you have a better perspective on life. With order in your relationships, life functions as designed. • Hurricane • Eye • Wall • Outer bands
FIVE MASTER PATTERNS 3. CYCLE A sequence that perpetuates or produces growth
Physical Cycles B.R.A.C. (Basic Rest/Activity Cycle) Activity (Outflow) Rest (Inflow)
Physical Cycles Circle of Life Receive Return
Social Cycles Music/Media Express Society Feed Society
Social Cycles Social Conduct Expresses Mental Health Feeds Mental Health
Soul Cycles Passion Time & Energy express passion Time & Energy feed passion
Soul Cycles Emotions Express your beliefs Feed your beliefs
Soul Cycles Self-Talk Expresses your self-esteem Feeds your self-esteem
Spiritual Cycles Witnessing Expresses your spiritual life Feeds your spiritual life
Spiritual Cycles Spiritual Gifts Express God’s presence in our lives Encourage God’s presence in our lives
Spiritual Cycles Three Keys (Eph. 5:18-21) Express fullness of the Spirit Produce fullness of the Spirit • PRAISE = Opens your emotions to God’s greatness • THANKS = Opens your mind to God’s reality • SUBMISSION = Opens your will to God’s perfection
Spiritual Cycles Devotional Time Expresses love for God Promotes love for God
Helpful Cycles Stress Expression of tension Promotes growth
Helpful Cycles Trials Reveals your faith Strengthens your faith
Miscellaneous Cycles O.C.D. Circulatory System Tornado Poetry Rhythm Cultural Traditions 5 Sleep Stages Weak Nuclear Force (W & Z bosons)
Cycles encourage or inhibit growth. We stop negative thinking and sinful mindsets, while encouraging godly influences to continue their impact.
FIVE MASTER PATTERNS 4. FULCRUM A pivot point that allows for the transfer of energy
Tides Earth’s Rotation
Seasons Earth’s Orbit
Computer Chips Electric Current
Personal Source of Energy E M W EXTRAVERT = Charged by interacting with people; exhausted by solitary work
Personal Source of Energy M E W INTROVERT = Charged by mental activity; exhausted by interaction with others
Limits/Boundaries Overextended (CFS) Personal Source of Energy
Inner Drive E M W
Inner Drive M E W
Fulcrums in Spiritual Life GOD Others You
Fulcrums in Spiritual Life YOU Others YOU IN GOD’S PLACE: STRESS, JUDGMENTAL
Fulcrums in Spiritual Life GOD You Others YOU ON THE RECEIVING END: SELF-CENTERED, VICTIM MENTALITY
Fulcrums in Spiritual Life Spirit Flesh You YOU CANNOT SERVE TWO MASTERS
Fulcrums in Spiritual Life Father You Jesus SALVATION
Fulcrums in Spiritual Life GOD Others You PRAYER! If you’re not at the fulcrum, there is no action!
Miscellaneous Fulcrums Electromagnetism: + versus – Gene Pairs, dominant & recessive Inverses (-a, a) With the Fulcrum Pattern, we know our place in relationships. We also acknowledge our limits. Potential energy vs. kinetic energy
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