Here are the things I learned/relearned today:
1- Always tell the truth. Sooner or later it all comes out in the wash.
2- Speak the truth in love. People are much more apt to 'hear' you when they are convinced of your genuine care and concern for them.
3- Go directly to the source whenever possible...like telling someone their zipper is down, it is uncomfortable initially but worth it in the end.
4- As much as I detest 'drama' it comes with the territory of loving people. Pushing through the muck is worth it for people you care about.
5- Listen more than you speak. Pray even more than that. Pray specifically that as you listen God will give you the ability to really hear what is going on beneath the surface and the wisdom and discernment to respond in a way that is pleasing to Him.
6- Remain humble and full of grace. At the end of the day we are all sinners dealing with other sinners.
7- Some of life's most uncomfortable lessons are the ones we most need to learn.
8- The two greatest commands: Love God. Love one another.
2 comments:
I loved your thoughts on number five. I recently wrote a note on FB about what is going on beneath the surface. I have gotten quite a few comments and private emails from people who really identified with what I said. It drove the point home, even more so than before, that we must have the God-view. We desperately need to see what He sees! I enjoy your blog so much! By the way...here is the link to the note...just in case you are interested... http://www.facebook.com/notes.php?id=533137224¬es_tab=app_2347471856#!/note.php?note_id=434051739670
This really spoke to me, I can't thank you enough for it. I want to print it out and hang it on my wall! Would you mind if I share your list on my blog?
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