We also need to speak the truth in a way where the other person can hear it.
It means we don’t lie and we begin to talk honestly about areas that are in conflict and areas where we’re dissatisfied or feel wounded. This means we need to stop pretending when we’re trying to communicate. We’re not separate units but intimately related to one another in Christ. In this passage, “your neighbor” refers to other Christians – and this includes your spouse. Therefore each of you must put off falsehood and speak truthfully to your neighbor, for we are all members of one body. But speaking the truth in love requires tremendous Spirit directed capacity. Instead, speaking the truth in love, we will grow to become in every respect the mature body of him who is the head, that is, Christ… (Ephesians 4:15) Thankfully, God has provided us with principles in His Word that can transform the communication we have in our homes. The truth is, most of us did not grow up with models where people communicated clearly and well. We need to be aware of our non-verbal expressions of communication as much as our verbal communication. We could be saying one thing, but our body, our presence, our face, our tone of voice, and even our eyes can communicate something completely different. Many times, we do things unintentionally which completely shuts down the communication process.
Norman Wright also says, “Communication is the process of sharing yourself verbally and nonverbally in such a way that the other person can both accept and understand what you are saying.” Norman Wright says, “Communication is the privilege of exchanging vulnerabilities.” And by the way, “vulnerable” means “open to wounds.” Therefore, great communication is always risky and often painful before it gets good. Another definition might be: “The meeting of meanings.” Communication is getting what’s in your heart, into the heart and mind of your mate. You might be surprised to learn that communication is not talking.
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When my wife and I went to marriage counseling, 90 percent of what we had to learn was how to communicate what we really thought and felt in a way that didn’t attack or wound one another.
What went wrong? They could not communicate the heart of their issues.Įarly in my marriage, this was true for me too.
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Renewing your mind (Romans 12:2)-by replacing misbeliefs with God’s truth-will transform your thinking and your life!ĭon’t forget to check out the companion audio series by Theresa Ingram.In all my years of counseling married couples, I found that there were many people that loved one another, loved God, and yet, couldn’t stay together. By doing this at least five out of seven mornings, you will get through the entire set each week. Don’t feel the need to memorize the verses as much as absorb them. Then ponder, reflect, and as God leads, ask Him to strengthen these truths in your heart to prevail and replace the lies.Ĭhoose one of the Affirmation Card categories (appearance, belongingness, worthiness, security, competence) and read the four corresponding Misbelief Cards slowly and thoughtfully. Wind down with 5-10 minutes of reading the 10 Affirmation Cards and accompanying verses slowly and thoughtfully. What goes into your mind just before you sleep is powerful because your subconscious mind works throughout the night. I pray that these Affirmation Cards will help you understand just how deeply loved and precious you are in His sight! How to use Precious in His Sight Affirmation Cards
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I became truly free of these misbeliefs as I learned to replace my negative self-talk with God’s truths about myself and my relationship to Him and others. This Affirmation Cards set includes real-life examples of the lies I once believed about myself and God. Plus, 10 Affirmation Cards will help you replace negative self-talk in four common areas: Appearance, Belongingness, Worthiness, Security & Competence. Each of the 20 Misbelief Cards contains a “lie” statement on one side, with a corresponding truth statement + scripture verse on the other side. What does it mean to renew your mind? Living on the Edge’s unique Affirmation Cards for Women by Theresa Ingram are a study and reflection tool to help you replace lies -or common misbeliefs- we believe about ourselves with truth from Scripture.
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