Dr. Jeremy, this spoke to me so deeply. Last summer I was subjected to numerous false and inaccurate statements that hurt deeply. I remember meeting with Pastor Gerry and he said, "Gina, remember they accused Jesus of all sorts of things but He didn't always respond. Sometimes it's best to just be silent. Let God do what He's going to do." That statement was life changing for me because historically, I had been ready to bear arms. I didn't that time and I remember the moment when decisions were being made and everything that I had been hoping and praying for came to pass. I just sat silently, smiled and thanked God, as Pastor Gerry's words echoed in my head. Let God be God! Even as a clinician I've had to learn to be comfortable and confident in silence with clients. Good listening is a skill. Learning when to speak and when to be silent is also. Yes, may the Holy Spirit help us in this area!
Dr. Jeremy, this spoke to me so deeply. Last summer I was subjected to numerous false and inaccurate statements that hurt deeply. I remember meeting with Pastor Gerry and he said, "Gina, remember they accused Jesus of all sorts of things but He didn't always respond. Sometimes it's best to just be silent. Let God do what He's going to do." That statement was life changing for me because historically, I had been ready to bear arms. I didn't that time and I remember the moment when decisions were being made and everything that I had been hoping and praying for came to pass. I just sat silently, smiled and thanked God, as Pastor Gerry's words echoed in my head. Let God be God! Even as a clinician I've had to learn to be comfortable and confident in silence with clients. Good listening is a skill. Learning when to speak and when to be silent is also. Yes, may the Holy Spirit help us in this area!
Wow! Thank you for this. I never know how something written is going to land in someone else's world. This helps give context.