TO THE ONE WHO CONQUERS - PART 2 (3 OF 18)
Scripture: Revelation 2:18, Revelation 3:22
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To the One Who Conquers - Part 2 (3 of 18)
Series: Revelation
Patrick Edwards
Revelation 2:18-3:22
Introduction: Do you ever have one of those moments when you're arguing with someone, maybe your spouse and the response pops into your brain of what to say, but then you're like, 'No, don't say that. Please don't say that,' because you know that what you're about to say will not only do any good, but it'll probably make things worse? I don't know if I'm in the minority on this one but I'm pretty analytic and calculating when it comes to conflict or confrontation. It's like I'm almost doing the math in my head figuring out 'Do I say this thing or not? Do I bring this up or not?' And in most situations, I remain calm, my emotions don't get the best of me, and I can just navigate my way to a peaceful resolution.
The one exception to that rule? My wife! But I imagine that just because with deep, deep love, sometimes the emotions are too great to just keep it in. But no, I pride myself on being a pretty introspective, self-aware person. I know my faults, my shortcomings and opportunities because I spend a lot of time in my head. (It can be exhausting) You know and there are pros and cons to it. I've been told that I can seem stand-offish and not approachable. Sometimes I have to remind myself to give words and signs of affirmation because, you know, even though I'm thinking it, no one else knows what I'm thinking.
But I think we all fall somewhere on this spectrum of self-awareness to self-delusion, and even within that we can be pretty understanding of ourselves overall and still have blind spots. That's why Christian community is so important, to have brothers and sisters to speak into our lives. But you've got to want that. You've got to desire to better understand yourself and grow. Right? I mean I know it can be hard work and at times painful, and so you have to be intentional at recognizing, 'Hey, I know I'm not a finished product; I know I still nee ...
Series: Revelation
Patrick Edwards
Revelation 2:18-3:22
Introduction: Do you ever have one of those moments when you're arguing with someone, maybe your spouse and the response pops into your brain of what to say, but then you're like, 'No, don't say that. Please don't say that,' because you know that what you're about to say will not only do any good, but it'll probably make things worse? I don't know if I'm in the minority on this one but I'm pretty analytic and calculating when it comes to conflict or confrontation. It's like I'm almost doing the math in my head figuring out 'Do I say this thing or not? Do I bring this up or not?' And in most situations, I remain calm, my emotions don't get the best of me, and I can just navigate my way to a peaceful resolution.
The one exception to that rule? My wife! But I imagine that just because with deep, deep love, sometimes the emotions are too great to just keep it in. But no, I pride myself on being a pretty introspective, self-aware person. I know my faults, my shortcomings and opportunities because I spend a lot of time in my head. (It can be exhausting) You know and there are pros and cons to it. I've been told that I can seem stand-offish and not approachable. Sometimes I have to remind myself to give words and signs of affirmation because, you know, even though I'm thinking it, no one else knows what I'm thinking.
But I think we all fall somewhere on this spectrum of self-awareness to self-delusion, and even within that we can be pretty understanding of ourselves overall and still have blind spots. That's why Christian community is so important, to have brothers and sisters to speak into our lives. But you've got to want that. You've got to desire to better understand yourself and grow. Right? I mean I know it can be hard work and at times painful, and so you have to be intentional at recognizing, 'Hey, I know I'm not a finished product; I know I still nee ...
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