FOCUS ON IDEAS NOT ADVICE

Baca:

"I know the LORD is always with me. I will not be shaken, for he is right beside me." Psalm 16:8 NLT

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Bacaan tahunan:

Thoughts for the Day


This week we have considered the importance of focusing on the action, not the actor and descriptions, not judgment when we lovingly confront a loved one with a life-controlling problem. Today let's address the issue of focusing on ideas, information and alternativesÂ-not on advice or answers. When talking to your loved one, be careful not to use scare tactics, give pat answers, or even offer specific advice. He or she may resent your insistence on giving help or answers. If he does seek your help, point out his options, which may include getting professional help, joining a support group, getting pastoral guidance, and so on.

When you provide information and alternatives, your loved one can feel free to choose a personal course of action rather than coming to depend on you. It is vital that he takes this step. Just as the Lord is right beside you, guiding you and helping you, he is also right beside your loved one. When this person you care about is ready to come to him, God will help him or her make the right choices.



Consider This . . .

Trust God for his help and direction. He loves you and he loves this person you care about. Ask him to help both of you see things as they really are and make right choices. Always remember, you are not alone. And with God, all things are possible.

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