Have your ever gone to another person with a need and been disappointed in their response? Perhaps you went to your husband just needing to talk over something you were wrestling with, simply hoping for a listening ear, but instead he began to tell you how to fix the situation. Maybe you went to a good friend for comfort and instead they began to tell you how much worse they had it than you. People let us down. Even those who love us wholeheartedly and would never deliberately hurt us or disappoint us can't always be there for us or respond perfectly to what we need in every situation. (Join me for the rest of this post on Sunday, April 23rd, at Woman to Woman Ministries where each Sunday I share a bit of Sunday Soul Food!)
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Yes, I have to remind myself when my husband does not respond as I would like that he is not my ultimate source of comfort. Thank you for sharing on the #sundaythoughts link up
ReplyDeleteI need this reminder, too!
DeleteThis is such valuable counsel, Elizabeth. And I'm thankful for the promise of fellowship and upholding from the God who knows me better than anyone.
ReplyDeleteI'm so thankful, too! Thank you for your encouragement, Michelle!
DeleteYes! It's hard to remember not to put unrealistic expectations on those we love. We all think differently and have to remember that we may not get the response we are looking for. Sometimes though, the other person has not learned to think before they speak. I have experience this with my own father. He is honest to the point of being hurtful and hasn't yet learned how to filter his responses. Thank you for sharing!
ReplyDeleteIt's hard when others don't "get us" or understand what we need, or are insensitive to us. I'm so glad that God fully "gets" us and fully understands us!
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