"Differences" is not always the problem:
Failing to communicate properly—with love, patience, and kind
speaking tones; with the willingness to actually listen to one another and at
least try to understand one another, instead of verbally or mentally cutting
one another off, instead of automatically being ready to disagree or defend
without truly listening first; and without conclusion jumping, rude facial
expressions, and bad attitudes—are the problems. Excluding God is a problem.
Wisely ponder your words and responses (silently if necessary),
then talk. If necessary, kindly step away, pray, and then return to the
conversation later (making sure to not go to bed angry at each other, as that
gives room for Satan to have a foothold, Ephesians 4:26-27). Pray together
before beginning or continuing on with a discussion. Consider each other's
feelings and life experiences (while not making each other pay for your pasts).
Be mindful of your own words and actions, or a lack thereof where there should
have been—and acknowledge, take responsibility, and apologize for any offenses
on your behalf if any exist. How the other individual in the matter responds or
carries themselves is between God and them—God will address them in His own way
Himself, God will lead you on how and when to address them if it is called for,
or a combination of both will occur. Just do your parts, prayerfully and with
love and forgiveness. Apologize in general for anything less than unity and
love, no matter who you think is at fault.
All of that applies to every type of relationship—friendships,
family, with that special someone, marriage. The main and most vital components
of healthy relationships and communication that absolutely cannot be excluded
are the following: God (our Heavenly Father, Jesus, His Holy Spirit), love,
respect, and forgiveness.
But the Holy Spirit produces this kind of fruit in our lives:
love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness,
-Galatians 5:22
Boldness & Virtue Ministries
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