thats wat I was learning today God is really speaking to me --- On Wed, 5/13/09, paida motsi <[email protected]> wrote:
From: paida motsi <[email protected]> Subject: Being Wise in Your Relationships - Daily Devotional To: "tribewithavibe" <[email protected]> Date: Wednesday, May 13, 2009, 4:47 AM ---------- May 12, 2009 Being Wise in Your Relationships by Rick Warren In our Devotionals series, Pastor Rick Warren discusses the Bible passages that inspire him the most. Today's Devotional is based on this passage: "But the wisdom from above is first of all pure. It is also peace-loving, gentle at all times, and willing to yield to others. It is full of mercy and good deeds. It shows no favoritism and is always sincere. And those who are peacemakers will plant seeds of peace and reap a harvest of righteousness" (James 3:17-18 NLT). Every person you know is unique. Each one is a complex blend of background, temperament, and giftedness. Yet, these differences are often the root of relational conflict. Uniqueness poses all kinds of communication problems—so often we simply don't understand each other! We may use the same words but with very different meaning. We're wise when we recognize and value the differences in people. Our uniqueness requires that we use wisdom in order to relate to others in customized ways, rather than relating to everyone with the same, rigid style, as if everyone will think and respond the same way. The Bible tells us the characteristics of genuine wisdom: "The wisdom that comes from heaven is first of all pure and full of quiet gentleness. Then it is peace-loving and courteous. It allows discussion and is willing to yield to others; it is full of mercy and good deeds. It is wholehearted and straightforward and sincere. And those who are peacemakers will plant seeds of peace and reap a harvest of goodness" (James 3:17-18 LB). >From these verses we learn six ways to be wise when we relate to others. If I >am biblically wise... 1. I will not compromise my integrity (wisdom is pure). I'll be honest with you. I'll keep my promises and commitments to you. 2. I will not antagonize your anger (wisdom is peace-loving). I'll work at maintaining harmony. I won't push your hot buttons. 3. I will not minimize your feelings (wisdom is courteous). I may not feel as you do, but I won't ignore or ridicule how you feel. 4. I will not criticize your suggestions (wisdom allows discussion). I can disagree with you without being disagreeable. 5. I will not emphasize your mistakes (wisdom is full of mercy). Instead of rubbing it in, I'll rub it out. 6. I will not disguise my motivations (wisdom is wholehearted and sincere). I'll be authentic with you. I won't con or manipulate you. Today on PurposeDriven.com: Click through a gorgeous scrapbook, made by a PurposeDriven.com community member for her children, to see the life lessons she's learned from her parents, her children, and her faith. Missed out on one of the Daily Devotionals? View the online archives. Did someone forward this Daily Devotional to you? Get your own free subscription to The Purpose Driven Connection Daily Devotional, your daily inspiration via email. Having trouble viewing this email? View the online version. You are subscribed as [email protected]. You can unsubscribe at any time by changing your e-mail preferences. The Purpose Driven Connection Daily Devotional newsletter is produced by PurposeDriven.com. Have a question or comment? Tell us online or by mail at Purpose Driven Connection, PO Box 8108, Red Oak, IA 51591-1108 © 2009. The Reader's Digest Association, Inc. Read our Privacy Policy. -- 'Unless you change what you do, you will always have what you've got.' - Jim Rohn --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "tribewithavibe" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected] To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/tribewithavibe?hl=en -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
