I used to ask my DGL, someone I respect a great deal, about how to apply spiritual authority. I always struggle with being diplomatic yet having something that I felt needed to be said. Most of the time, given my nature, I end up convincing myself not to be judgemental and be more accepting of some of the things people do or say.
Lately, in the past year or two, I feel a sense of calm security in my identity in Christ and feel more able to speak with some level of confidence without letting my emotions take charge. Having this sense of confidence means also being able to think and feel objectively to come about decisions and sometimes I feel that it calls for some space away from my usual level of empathy, sympathy and kind- heartedness..
I pray though, this sense of confidence will not lead me to be a person with characteristics that I don't like in some people. I pray for a heart of discernment to know when to be what at the correct timing.
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