Job 26 - Day 1031 (link to reading)
Scripture: Job 26 Commentary (thewarehouse.blog): I’ve learned over the years through so much counseling sessions or even speaking with another as a friend that sometimes I need to shut up. So often within one of these conversations where a person is talking about whatever hardship they are going through I ask, “Do you want my thoughts on this or simply looking to get things out?” Depending on their answer, dictates where our conversations go from there. But I can tell you, if they are not wanting my thoughts – they are not given. I don’t try to come around the barn and sneakily give them. That’s not what they wanted and I will honor that request. This definitely is a challenge. For sometimes God has given us some pretty good insight as an outsider to a situation. Just being a bystander to their struggle gives fresh eyes. However, if they’re not ready to receive that, we mustn’t try to force the issue until they are ready to see things differently or at least from a different perspective. Application: Showing love and compassion is crucial, sometimes more so than analyzing and offering advice. People really need a friend more than our theology. How well do I practice this? Prayer: Lord Jesus, have mercy on me a sinner... Comments are closed.
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