Correct Me If I'm Wrong...?

In the midst of growing spiritually, I have asked God to show me areas in which I need to grow and reveal to me things about myself that are not of Him. I will admit this was a hard question to ask God because as we all know when you ask, you shall receive. Well, my prayers have definitely been answered. My husband has come to me with ways to enhance the communication in our marriage, and I’ve also had a friend or two tell me some things that I could possible change about myself. Thankfully, my response to their “constructive criticism” has been pretty positive. But this definitely took some prayer and time. I had to knock the wall of pride down before I could listen to what they actually had to say. Now with pride aside, I‘ve been able to listen, evaluate, and act! My question tonight: Have you been able to put your pride aside to truly hear what your loved ones have to say, or has your frown and folded arms pretty much dismissed the entire conversation?

I think you will agree with me when I say that no one likes to be told when they are wrong. In our own minds we believe that we are doing everything right, so there’s never a need for criticism right? I am learning on this Christian path that there is no perfect one, other than the Lord above. “All the ways of a man are clean in his own eyes; but the LORD weigheth the spirits,” (Pro 16:2). Therefore, I’ve accepted that there will be times that I am far from right. And in those times, I would like those closest to me to give it to me straight and tell me what they see out of LOVE and not negativity. There is a difference. “Faithful are the words of a friend; but the kisses of an enemy are deceitful” (Pro 27:6).

In order to grow we have to understand that we are not all that. It doesn’t matter who you are, what your last name is, what position you hold, or how much money you make. You will not always be right. “As it is written, There is none righteous, no, not one” (Rom 3:10). Furthermore, we will not always be aware of our actions. So when our loved ones approach us concerning our spiritual walk, we should pray and trust that their concern is truly out of God’s love. While our flesh immediately feels the need to turn away and in most cases strike back, we must remember that our goal is to be better than before and not be stagnant. After all, if those closest to us are children of God then it’s easier to discern the root of their constructive criticism towards us.

Virtuous ladies, are you too good to be corrected?

Growing Daily,

KPA

Once raised by a Virtuous single mother, I am now a strong Virtuous, Fashionista, who can listen without pride to constructive criticism, whose fear does not hold me back, who runs to the Lord first about everything, who strives to stay on GOD’s course, who is saved by the grace of GOD, who admits to being envious of others at times, who knows my worth, has a calming peace, who gives thanks daily, who wants to be a GODLY example to others, who is able to forgive my enemies, who has high expectations of me, who has been created in GOD’s own image, who lovingly submits to my spouse, who understands GOD's love, has an intimate relationship with GOD, supports Breast Cancer Awareness, with a family who honors me, Virtuous friends who love me, and with a giving spirit.