Thanks, dear Brother for a helpful article. Most of us can benefit from these insights and reminders. Gentleness, forgiveness, humility, kindness, peace, compassion, love rather than bitterness or sharp words. Build up rather than tear down.
I agree. I have been reflecting on this recently. I just wrote a note about this today as well. It's not our human nature to respond in the most helpful way consistently. But we can choose to do so by His supernatural grace indeed.
Yes, we can. Sometimes, I'm overwhelmed by how gracious God is to help, even though I consistently get it wrong. But His grace far surpasses my mess-ups!
I hadn't thought about it that way until I wrote the post but yes. It's forced me to ask the question, "What am I bringing to the table? Peace? Bitterness? Frustration?" Because I'm definitely bringing something.
Excellent thoughts and good advise. Let's pray as Paul, may God give us words to speak as we ought. May we help and encourage, and know when to hold our tongue! Today and each day.
Yes. It's tough when people have done things that hurt us and continue to do those things. Forgiveness is a supernatural thing from God, and God can give us wisdom on how to navigate difficult family issues.
Excellent! When I want to hold on to bitterness because of the way my family acts towards me, I try to remember:
"I love my family because God loves them, not because they are wonderful or treat me well."
That's a good word and healthy perspective!
Thanks, dear Brother for a helpful article. Most of us can benefit from these insights and reminders. Gentleness, forgiveness, humility, kindness, peace, compassion, love rather than bitterness or sharp words. Build up rather than tear down.
It sounds so simple, yet it takes supernatural work from within us to do it!
I agree. I have been reflecting on this recently. I just wrote a note about this today as well. It's not our human nature to respond in the most helpful way consistently. But we can choose to do so by His supernatural grace indeed.
Yes, we can. Sometimes, I'm overwhelmed by how gracious God is to help, even though I consistently get it wrong. But His grace far surpasses my mess-ups!
Amen. I sure do relate!
So good! Bringing peace to the table.
I hadn't thought about it that way until I wrote the post but yes. It's forced me to ask the question, "What am I bringing to the table? Peace? Bitterness? Frustration?" Because I'm definitely bringing something.
It’s pushed me to think differently at my Thanksgiving gatherings.
That is fantastic encouragement. Thank you for sharing
Excellent thoughts and good advise. Let's pray as Paul, may God give us words to speak as we ought. May we help and encourage, and know when to hold our tongue! Today and each day.
Love it. Ephesians is rich with instructions on how to pray!
Very true, it’s my second favorite book for praying (after Psalms).
Same. God sure was gracious to us to give us material to pray.
Yes. It's tough when people have done things that hurt us and continue to do those things. Forgiveness is a supernatural thing from God, and God can give us wisdom on how to navigate difficult family issues.
Glad it was helpful!