today has been a great day but for unusual reasons. i have been a part of a couple of different discussions that were at times filled with tension. in many instances tense conversation can derail a relationship, hurt feelings and compromise trust. however, when honoring Christ is central and primary tense conversations help identify weaknesses and undergird strengths.
i'm grateful to work with people who are willing to tell me the truth. i'm blessed to journey alongside of friends who care enough to wade through difficult waters with me. I'm honored to know that i have people around me who will ask the hard questions and call "bull" when i try to skirt the issue.
i suppose easy days are the ones that bring about no meaningful conversations. however, the days when i feel like i have grown the most are the days when difficult conversations happen. growth through tension.....who would of thought?
"as iron sharpens iron so one man sharpens another." proverbs 27:17
2 comments:
hate it but love it at the same time!
it is a good thing when you have a relationship of trust and mutual submission that enables the dynamics of working through tension. it has been my experience that without these two entities, it is next to impossible to do so.
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