#417 The Gift of Spiritual Eyesight (in Relationships) Part 3
All kinds of relationships can create all kinds of challenges.
I was very hurt the other day by some things my husband said.
As a result of what I made our interaction mean, I felt emotionally miserable.
Realizing my need for spiritual eyesight I prayed for my perspective to be restored.
On the basis of 2 Corinthians 10:4-5, my prayer was, What “imagination” do I need to let go of? “The weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God to the pulling down of strong holds; Casting down imaginations (#3053 computation, ie reasoning), and every high thing that exalteth itself against the knowledge of God, and bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ.”
And the LORD revealed to me that I needed to let go of taking my husband’s comments personally. He was tired, he was frustrated, the intensity of his comments were about that frustration. It was more to do with his temporary reaction to life than his reaction to me.
A Brother wisely commented on marriage relationships: Do you really think that the one who loves you purposely said or did those things to hurt you?
And what about our relationships with our Brothers and Sisters in Christ? Do those in our spiritual family really intent to hurt us? (Most often the answer is no!)
As soon as I let go of my own ‘imaginations’ and reasoning, a story about how he didn’t appreciate me, the whole tenor of my day changed.
Any time we are in emotional distress we can ask our Lord: What imagination do I need to cast down and let go of?
And what Truth do I need to replace it with? Help me see what You see.
“Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins.” 1 Peter 4:8
Agape love will choose to think and speak according to the highest good of all involved. Sometimes Agape love will totally ignore some issues because it is for the highest good. Agape love will sometimes choose to bring up issues without the ‘taking it personally’ intensity. This really helps to make communication approachable and effective.
Love makes our relationship challenges just a hurdle instead of a mountain!
“And by my God I can leap over a wall.” Psalm 18:29
All kinds of relationships can create all kinds of challenges.
I was very hurt the other day by some things my husband said.
As a result of what I made our interaction mean, I felt emotionally miserable.
Realizing my need for spiritual eyesight I prayed for my perspective to be restored.
On the basis of 2 Corinthians 10:4-5, my prayer was, What “imagination” do I need to let go of? “The weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God to the pulling down of strong holds; Casting down imaginations (#3053 computation, ie reasoning), and every high thing that exalteth itself against the knowledge of God, and bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ.”
And the LORD revealed to me that I needed to let go of taking my husband’s comments personally. He was tired, he was frustrated, the intensity of his comments were about that frustration. It was more to do with his temporary reaction to life than his reaction to me.
A Brother wisely commented on marriage relationships: Do you really think that the one who loves you purposely said or did those things to hurt you?
And what about our relationships with our Brothers and Sisters in Christ? Do those in our spiritual family really intent to hurt us? (Most often the answer is no!)
As soon as I let go of my own ‘imaginations’ and reasoning, a story about how he didn’t appreciate me, the whole tenor of my day changed.
Any time we are in emotional distress we can ask our Lord: What imagination do I need to cast down and let go of?
And what Truth do I need to replace it with? Help me see what You see.
“Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins.” 1 Peter 4:8
Agape love will choose to think and speak according to the highest good of all involved. Sometimes Agape love will totally ignore some issues because it is for the highest good. Agape love will sometimes choose to bring up issues without the ‘taking it personally’ intensity. This really helps to make communication approachable and effective.
Love makes our relationship challenges just a hurdle instead of a mountain!
“And by my God I can leap over a wall.” Psalm 18:29
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