Some of us find it much easier to pass over some good news to our loved ones, especially when it has to do with ones promotion, winning a lottery and any such like. Such do not need a second thought or any kind of practice on when/how and why to share.
However, the story is quite different when it comes to the weaknesses of those we love–friends, spouses, children, parents, brothers, sisters, neighbors, colleagues, and church members.
It’s a known factor that no one wants to tell anyone anything negative or that which does not please our ears. And because of fear to annoy, we leave loved ones to continue with weaknesses that are known to us very well until it finally destroys them.
Oftentimes, I have heard it asked, “How come no one told him/her?” The saddest thing though, is that then, it’s too late!
My question/appeal to each one of us is this:
1. Do you know of a loved one with some kind of weakness that unless checked will finally destroy them?
2. Do you love such a person so much that you will not want anything bad to happen to them?
If your answer is yes, then please do one of the following:
1. Pray over the issue. Ask the good Lord to give you wisdom and understanding on how to proceed. You need to know how,when and why you must share the information.
2. Let your loved one know the consequences of such a weakness as you understand them.
3. Even after you have informed him/her, please continue to pray for your loved one to see some light.
And, finally, you and I need to remember that covering the weakness of he/she whom you love will only make things worse. Better take care of it today than wait for the impending destruction. Do you see my point?
Just a thought.
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what good advice! asante nimechukua kitu hapo