20 Have I not written thirty sayings for you,
sayings of counsel and knowledge,
21 teaching you to be honest and to speak the truth,
so that you bring back truthful reports
to those you serve? Proverbs 22:20-21
Do you wonder if people are telling the truth when you talk to them? Do you wonder if by withholding information that this is being completely honest? I am in a situation dealing with two parties and each has told me something different. This can be quite frustrating and can wear on my mental and physical wellness since I have been dealing with these people I don't know for the past five months. What about someone who has been holding onto something and decides to make a decision that impacts you and they never came to you with their concerns? We all have these people in our lives, and it is how we handle the issue that is the true test of our faith in God and His ability to remedy everything. Anger was the first emotion I experienced, with both situations, but that isn't always the best response. We need to slow ourselves down and look at the bigger picture, the one where this issue is not such a big concern. People make their own choices, and if I am just inconvenienced or slightly hurt, God can repair these wounds and help us learn from how we should not treat others by these people's actions. I know I have learned a lot and continue to do so every day. I am still working on the anger thing, and with God's guidance He will help me manage that emotion.
Have a great weekend.
Matt
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