I have to admit that I, too, am frequently not pleased at what is revealed in myself during those squeeze moments.
I think the best thing we can do is give ourselves grace for those moments and do the work to improve so that we can be happier with what is revealed when those moments come.
The unguarded moment- it’s the great revealer. This is good stuff. I could not agree more.
I think what comes out of me when I’m squeezed surprises and scares me. But it also teaches me! Will I ever learn? Hopefully, little by little! But you have to name it and own it, not ignore it and excuse it! In other words, you have to want to change and be better❤️! Not everyone does.
Thank you for the humble and honest reflection. I felt like you were describing me when you commented on your own life. Sadly, I'm not surprised by what oozes out of the president's life.
I appreciate your thoughts. Yet I would caution you to not jump in with both feet to criticizing Trump. Don’t fall for the temptation. Just ask yourself, “how many times did Jesus criticize Pilate or Caesar?” I cannot recall that I find that in the gospels. I’m not questioning your analogies at all about Trump. As you keep me looking at Jesus, I find I’m hopefully returning the same favor.
This is excellent. I'm having a terrible time with getting angry so quickly/raging/cursing. Then I get angry at myself, and I definitely don't feel like a Christian. I end up angry and hating myself, punishing myself by eating junk food or taking a benadryl and going to sleep. Instead of running to God, I run away because I'mashamed and then I give up. I’m not perfect, but this is not my usual personality (not me). he and his evil administration and all the evil they do are my triggers.
Very insightful.
I have to admit that I, too, am frequently not pleased at what is revealed in myself during those squeeze moments.
I think the best thing we can do is give ourselves grace for those moments and do the work to improve so that we can be happier with what is revealed when those moments come.
God bless.
Great reflection.
The unguarded moment- it’s the great revealer. This is good stuff. I could not agree more.
I think what comes out of me when I’m squeezed surprises and scares me. But it also teaches me! Will I ever learn? Hopefully, little by little! But you have to name it and own it, not ignore it and excuse it! In other words, you have to want to change and be better❤️! Not everyone does.
So, why do so many Christians overlook the flaws and bad conduct of Trump. Including members of my own family?
I have no idea, Bob. It will no doubtably be the question of my lifetime. I don’t get it.
Such a great analogy!
This was well said but I struggle with my ‘extended grace’ being interpreted as accepting bad behavior.
I sometimes spew to protect myself, to push people away to feel safe.
“For the mouth speaks what the heart is full of.” Matthew 12:34b NIV
Excellent reflection. Prompts self-examination. Thank you, Beau!
Yes. We are broken yet loved. Ignoring either fact is just silly.
Thank you for the humble and honest reflection. I felt like you were describing me when you commented on your own life. Sadly, I'm not surprised by what oozes out of the president's life.
I appreciate your thoughts. Yet I would caution you to not jump in with both feet to criticizing Trump. Don’t fall for the temptation. Just ask yourself, “how many times did Jesus criticize Pilate or Caesar?” I cannot recall that I find that in the gospels. I’m not questioning your analogies at all about Trump. As you keep me looking at Jesus, I find I’m hopefully returning the same favor.
And yet it is grace that enables us to take in and internalize the good.
This is excellent. I'm having a terrible time with getting angry so quickly/raging/cursing. Then I get angry at myself, and I definitely don't feel like a Christian. I end up angry and hating myself, punishing myself by eating junk food or taking a benadryl and going to sleep. Instead of running to God, I run away because I'mashamed and then I give up. I’m not perfect, but this is not my usual personality (not me). he and his evil administration and all the evil they do are my triggers.
I appreciate your perspective! It's challenging times, but true love for all humanity will rise again. Sunday is coming!