Examine the impact of Christian influences on social welfare.
Getting Started
“I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me” Philippines 4:13 (NIV).
As a social worker, you will probably experience and witness failures. These may have come in the form of relapse, missed payments or deadlines, ended relationships, eviction or bankruptcy, unaccomplished goals, or unresolved hurts.
It’s important to reflect on our personal beliefs about those who fail. Hopefully, you came to the conclusion that failure does not deem someone unworthy, or deserving of punishment. We must also be careful not to blame others for our failures. Yes, there are genetic predispositions and side effects of living in a negative environment. However, because we experience freedom in Christ, we cannot live as victims of our circumstances.
Some Bible verses encourage us to see our potential for success and pass this on to empower clients to get past the barriers they face, which they may see as a straight path to failure.
Upon successful completion of this assignment, you will be able to:
Demonstrate Christ-like attitudes, values, worldviews, and ethical and professional behavior within advanced clinical practice. (ILO 1)
Examine the impact of Christian influences on social welfare. (PO 5, ILO 5)
Demonstrate character, scholarship, and leadership in becoming a world changer through application to personal life and professional social work practice.
Resources
Bible
Background Information
And He said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for My strength is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore most gladly I will rather boast in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me. Therefore I take pleasure in infirmities, in reproaches, in needs, in persecutions, in distresses, for Christ’s sake. For when I am weak, then I am strong.
Corinthians 12:9–10 (NIV)
“If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness” John 1:9 (NIV).
This week, reflect on how God uses failure to help strengthen and support us. Remember, failure does not define us; God defines us and His love restores us to Him when we are at our lowest point in life. As social workers, we must learn ways to help our clients overcome failure and regain their strength.
Instructions
Review the rubric to make sure you understand the criteria for earning your grade.
Write a one-paragraph response to each of the following prompts:
Has there ever been a time in your life when you felt like a failure? What was it like for you and how did you overcome it?
Can you define failure and what it means to those who have lost hope? Provide a specific example.
As you enter the field of social work, how will you handle clients who have experienced failure in themselves, and the fear of failure in their jobs, relationships, and unachieved goals?
Before finalizing your work, ensure that you:
Have followed the assignment instructions carefully.
Use the computer’s spelling and grammar check.
Use APA format for organization, style, and source credits, including:
12-point, double-spaced Times New Roman font
One-inch margins on all sides
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Title page and reference page (may not have reference page as it is not required to list Bible in references)
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