Thoughts of tough interactions
We all know those people that require extra grace, but sometimes it feels as though some people require beyond extra grace. Well, I'm interacting with one of those people now. My interactions with this person make me feel frustrated, a little annoyed, and inferior. My thoughts say that this person thinks I'm not smart or capable. As humans we collect data that informs ours narratives. And that's what I've been doing for the past three weeks, collecting data and forming a narrative. As a follower of Jesus, I'm called to honor, respect, and above all love this person. I've found this a rather challenging task. This past Monday, I was also informed about a blind spot with how I was relating to this individual. It hit me hard then, I wasn't being who Jesus has called me to be. I felt stuck, unable to see things from a different perspective. So I texted a friend and asked to meet up. This friend gave me a couple of things to think about that I hadn't before...