It is my firm belief; we need to deal with our mess, own it and be willing to allow others to speak kindly into our lives.
When we are feeling wounded or misunderstood often our immediate reaction is to do just that ‘REACT’. Harsh words can penetrate the heart like a fire brand, leaving us wounded and floundering and/or our words leaving others confused and misheard.
Hindsight is an incredible teacher if we allow it to be. I’ve learned we all have blind spots and because I’m not perfect, I need to engage allies who will be kind to me and honest with me.
These allies can be our greatest support and a messenger to help us see from another’s perspective.
We often use language like, ‘I didn’t mean that’ but is that really the truth or is it a cover up for speaking out of our pain.
We are encouraged to guard our hearts for everything we do flows from it. Proverbs 4:23
If love is our guiding principle then trust and care for one another will prevail. This principle paves the way for healing and restoration as opposed to wounding and separation.
Trust others to help you in your life’s journey, we cannot do it alone. We are meant to be in relationship – choose wisely and speak kindly.