We live in a time when people have no problem accusing others of wrongdoing. It’s easy for people to pass judgment on a situation and claim they know in their hearts who is telling the truth. The truth is that we cannot step outside of God’s boundary and misuse our spiritual gifts to shortcut God’s process of determining someone’s guilt or innocence. In fact, the stronger our feelings about a person or subject, the less likely we hearing God clearly! …
When we develop healthy friendships and avoid unhealthy ones, we have the opportunity to enjoy the blessings of good friendships for the long haul. …
Insecurities make us rely on others’ approval to gauge our value and worth. They also create unrealistic expectations of ourselves and others. This makes a fragile system for our sense of wellbeing because there is no room for failure, mistake, or weakness. The higher our expectations of ourselves and others, the greater chance of being let down, which in turn feeds the monster of insecurity. …
Our hearts can get polluted even in the normal course of life while we are having casual conversations. Sometimes the pollution is subtle and sometimes it is not. However, if we place proper boundaries in our conversations, they will help guard our hearts from being affected negatively by others.
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