Bridging Faith and Self-Awareness:
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Ellie West, Certified Master Practitioner of NLP, Timeline Therapy, and Hypnosis
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Bridging Faith and Self-Awareness: The Enneagram as a Tool for Growth
Ellie West, Certified Master Practitioner of NLP, Timeline Therapy, and Hypnosis
For some, the Enneagram may seem unfamiliar or even uncertain, especially for those who want to connect everything they learn with their faith.
That hesitation is understandable. However, the Enneagram can be a powerful tool for reflection and growth when viewed through a spiritual lens.
It doesn’t replace Scripture or the guidance of the Holy Spirit. Instead, it complements them, helping us recognize the unique ways God has designed each of us and the patterns that sometimes prevent us from living in the fullness of His love.
The Enneagram invites us to pause, look within, and ask God to reveal what lies beneath our reactions, fears, and desires.
When practiced prayerfully, it shifts focus from self-definition to spiritual discovery, serving as a path toward greater humility, empathy, and freedom.
It reminds us that growth does not start by fixing who we are, but by understanding who we are in light of who God is.
The Enneagram is a deep and insightful tool that enables us to understand ourselves and others with greater empathy and compassion.
It’s not about labeling or restricting who we are; it’s about discovering the reasons behind our actions.
While other personality systems tend to focus on actions, the Enneagram uncovers the deeper motivations, fears, desires, and internal patterns that influence your thoughts, emotions, and behaviors.
Think of it as a magnifying glass that sharpens your view of your inner world. Through self-awareness, the Enneagram encourages you to view yourself not with judgment, but with curiosity and compassion.
It illuminates your strengths, growth areas, and habitual reactions, helping you develop a kinder, more understanding relationship with yourself.
As understanding increases, so does empathy for others and yourself. This deeper awareness can bring peace of mind, emotional stability, and a renewed sense of purpose.
Instead of confining you, the Enneagram shows you how to get out of the box you’ve been living in without realizing it.
At its core, the Enneagram isn’t about changing who you are; it’s about discovering who you’ve always been.
When viewed from a faith-based perspective, the Enneagram highlights God’s call for self-examination and transformation.
Scripture encourages us to look inward, not to dwell on our flaws, but to allow God to shape our hearts to be more like Him.
✨Psalm 139:23–24 (NIV) "Search me, God, and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts. See if there is any offensive way in me and lead me in the way everlasting.”
✨The Enneagram helps us participate in this prayerful process, inviting God to illuminate what’s hidden within us.
✨Proverbs 20:5 (NIV) “The purposes of a person’s heart are deep waters, but one who has insight draws them out.”
✨Just as this verse reminds us, wisdom comes through drawing out what lies beneath the surface—an act the Enneagram helps facilitate.
✨Romans 12:2 (NLT) “Let God transform you into a new person by changing how you think.”
✨Self-awareness becomes a vessel for God’s renewal when we allow the Spirit to guide our understanding and transformation.
The Enneagram isn’t the answer; it’s a tool.
A mirror that helps us see the intricate beauty of how we’ve been created and where God is inviting us to grow.
When we approach it with humility and prayer, it guides the journey toward emotional maturity, spiritual depth, and relational grace.
It helps us love God, others, and ourselves more deeply, reflecting the truth that we are all fearfully and wonderfully made.
If you’re feeling a nudge to understand yourself and those you love through a new lens of grace and truth, I invite you to reach out.
Whether through my Women’s Intensive, Enneagram Intensive, or the upcoming Couples Enneagram Intensive, you’ll discover how awareness and faith can work together to bring freedom and renewal.
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