OPEN TO REASON (Day 4 of 6)
(Need to start at the beginning? Day 1)
How was your practice day?
But the wisdom from above is … open to reason … James 3:17 ESV
Did you find it easy to be open to others’ opinions and ideas? What did you struggle with?
For me, it’s about making a point to stop what I’m doing in order to listen to others. If I’m busy, I don’t catch the clues that they are trying to communicate to me. I’ve missed some lovely opportunities by just being too busy and focused on something else.
I’ve also noticed if someone holds an opinion that I strongly disagree with, it is far harder for me to give them some talk time. I have to remind myself that I don’t have to agree with them, I just have to love them and be open to hearing their thoughts.
I also have to own that I like my way. Giving an opening to another (and possibly less comfortable) option tweaks my personal selfishness.
What struggles did y’all have?
Our corn is not as “high as an elephant’s eye,” but it’s taller than I am and beginning to tassel.
We’re trying out three different kinds of sweet corn this year. (I’d like to try some popcorn next year.) 🙂
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