Whenever I speak out of frustration:
- I end up partnering with someone else’s demonic opposition
- I fail to partner with God’s answer of provision for the person or issue I’m speaking about
- I act as though I believe the person I am speaking against does not hear from God
- I neglect my ability to contribute personal meaning to the conversation through the lessons and growth that I am learning and experiencing
- I stunt the personal growth I could have through the tension of honoring a perspective that is “other” than me
- I miss out on an opportunity to seek understanding before being understood
- I pave the way for offense in the relationship
- I choose pride in my opinion against someone else’s
- I make the path of humility to feel far more costly
- I succumb to every form of negativity
- I rob myself of enjoying the company of another human being
- I idolize being right over being connected
- I forget that my identity isn’t found in my beliefs
- I fear that the person or idea I’m frustrated with will harm me if left unconfronted
- I sabotage my ability to shape or influence the person or idea I’m frustrated with
Whenever I speak from a place of revelation (understanding of who I am and what I’m experiencing):
- I bless those who hear
- I encourage those who need hope
- I honor others’ ability to contribute shared meaning
- I become a safe person to confide in
- I attract more goodness from my Father in heaven
- I enjoy being present in the moment
- I delight simply in sharing and don’t fear being rejected
- I gain clearer vision for my dreams and goals
- I feel grateful
- I see the good in other people and situations
- I have more grace for the things people say that I think are wrong
- I spur dialogue which leads to a synthesis of new ideas
- I maximize my potential in my current season of life
- I free myself from old perceptions and stereotypes
- I create forward momentum for more growth