Well this is blog number nine in my Kens Corner series, but I'm breaking the rules. Today's relationship wisdom comes from someone else. Someone more important.My mom. (I think Ken would approve)
A few months ago I was frustrated and made strong sweeping comments about a situation and a person. I passionately came to the conclusion "they'll never change."
She didn't join me in my pity party.
Instead she called me out.
"That's a lie."
Ever since that conversation, 'lies' have been on my radar. Dramatic or unfair judgements. Beliefs we can't possibly know to be true but we claim them as truth.
For example:
"They'll never be who I want them to be"
"God can't possibly use this for any good"
"I've done something that can't be forgiven"
"This relationship is too broken to fix"
"I don't need help. I can do this on my own"
This has been revolutionary for my mental discipline. Not just for 'big' lies but little ones too (almost worse! Sneaky little lies!) We need to carefully discern our thoughts and avoid quick judgements - especially about others.
Identifying these lies, big or small, has brought much peace and steadiness to my life.
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