Relationships 101

Coffee with Carole

Building strong relationships starts with the words we choose. As women, we tend to want to share everything. We feel like it is our "job" to make sure things are known! But, we should be more careful with the words we share. Proverbs 21:23 tells us that those who are careful of the words they say will save themselves trouble and Proverbs 18:8 says gossip is like eating cheap candy!

Here are the main questions to consider when you are going to tell someone something!

1- Is it vital to their position or role? (they need to know it for a purpose related to them)
2- Is it uplifting and encouraging? Will it build up or edify them? (Ephesians 4:29)

Finally, consider "VENTING". This is a worldly term. Venting was created by the world. It is not from God. In fact, if you look at the LEADERS of the Bible, you notice that none of them complained, shared their fears, discouragement, etc with men. They went straight to God.

Consider the word VENT. It starts with a V. The V is shaped in such a way that it goes from ONE to ONE. Take your worries, fears, frustration, doubts, complaints, etc...to ONE person. Take them to God.

This is not always easy, but if you intentionally work at it, you will see great results!

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