Mind Games

GENERALLY speaking, what is said is never what is heard. Thinking about this statement makes one realize that's really true because more times than not, we assume the worst and then we start acting out what we think we heard. It's like we instantly become mind readers! Then we are mad at our spouse, friend, or colleague, and they might not even know anything is wrong.

Why?

Because no one stopped to clarify or even ask the question, "Did you mean that? Because I heard this." All to find out at the end of the very long and exhausting day of feeling angry, hurt, bitter, and resentful that we find out we were the ones who were wrong.

When we do finally ask, we might hear back, "That's not what I meant at all; this is my heart, this is what I said, and I'm so glad you asked instead of continuing to assume the worst."

It's exhausting to try to read minds, to assume the worst, to brood all day. It's so much easier to stop and clarify the moment something doesn't sound right or just sounds out of character from the one delivering the message.

God is a God of order, NOT confusion. So seek order today and, when in question, stop and clarify.

Tangible Takeaway

When in doubt about what was heard...stop and be curious. Ask clarifying questions immediately! Do not wait and let your mind take you places you don't need to go.

God only speaks truth, so ask Him to speak through you.

He is a God of order.

Don't be shy. Pray for God's confidence... the relationship is worth finding out the truth.

*Excerpt from “We’re Still in This” by Susan Goss