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.