CONCEPT (Day 1 of 7)
I don’t know about y’all, but I am quick to assume I know another’s thoughts or motives based on my interpretation of their words and actions.
God says, “Uh, no.”
For what person knows the thoughts and motives of a man except the man’s spirit within him? 1 Corinthians 2:11a Amp
Let’s spend the day thinking about this concept. We cannot know what’s going on in another’s heart and mind, just as others cannot know us unless we choose to reveal what’s going on inside of us.
What is that supposed to look like in our relationships? Where have assumptions impacted your life and marriage?
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This problem is everywhere in society today, where people are so quick to assume the worst of those they disagree with, instead of taking the time to really and openly listen.
At the same time, I think there are some (and maybe all of us to varying degrees) who are not truly self aware, and we can benefit sometimes from the outside perspective of another (especially one that is trusted and knows us) as to what is going on inside our own hearts.
I agree. As in most things there is a healthy balance. Really I hate it when someone just up and tells me what I’m thinking or feeling, but my good friends have license to ask me what’s going on and tell me what they see in me.
My husband is notorious for assuming everything he knows what/how I feel. He knows what I’m thinking, knows what I am going to say, 9 times out of 10 he’s wrong wrong wrong wrong even though I’ve asked him to stop assuming which he says he doesn’t because he just “knows” me 🤣🤣 well this creates nothing but distance.
Wow, that’s a tough one. It’s difficult to have someone else misrepresent you. If it’s not something you can resolve between the two of you, would your hubby be willing to join you in talking to a marriage counselor? If not, would you be comfortable seeing one on your own. Having someone who is trained and not personally involved in the relationship is a gift. They can help you see options that normally we might not see.