Whether in our workplaces or in our private lives our relationships could be so much healthier if we would have the courage to speak with one another when something bothers us. Chances are the offending party does not even know that we are unhappy or why we are in the first place. Too often our solution to the situation is to share with everyone else around rather than have a sit down with the person we are disappointed in.
It appears I am in the middle of just this situation with a person I respect at work. For some reason she is avoiding me and I am not sure what I have done wrong. This is putting others around us in an awkward position. So bright and early Monday morning, I am going to have a chat with her and clear it up before it is given anymore attention. Without knowing what I have done wrong I cannot change my behavior. So it is time to cast light on the situation to take away its power.
We are all guilty of these secret grudges and they consume too much of our valuable time. There are certainly enough issues in all of our lives that truly deserve our attention to spend time on issues that can easily be resolved with a little truth and communication. Wish me luck because even though it is the right thing to do, confronting someone is always uncomfortable. Bottom line is that I have done something she doesn't approve of and I am afraid to hear what that might be. None of us are perfect, certainly not me so it is possible she has a valid complaint against me. But I need to be brave enough to hear her out so I can fix the problem once and hopefully for all.
Pray for my open heart to hear her without being defensive.
So don't make judgments about anyone ahead of time. He will bring our darkest secrets to light and will reveal our private motives. Then God will give to each one whatever praise is due. 1 Corinthians 4-5
In Him,
Joyful
2-13-2011
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