Crucial Conversations

Since God chose you to be the holy people he loves, you must clothe yourselves with tenderhearted mercy, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience. 13 Make allowance for each other’s faults and forgive anyone who offends you. Remember, the Lord forgave you, so you must forgive others. Colossians 3:12-13

14 Above all, clothe yourselves with love, which binds us all together in perfect harmony. 15 And let the peace that comes from Christ rule in your hearts.  Colossians 3:14-15

Instead, we will speak the truth in love, growing in every way more and more like Christ, who is the head of his body, the church.  Ephesians 4:15

3 Conversations 

1. With God

2. With Yourself 

3. With the other person – my tendency is silent or violent so I have to check that. 

7 suggestions that will help with crucial conversations 

1.Write it down

2. Let another person read what you wrote down 

3. Make honest judgments without being judgmental – 

4. Determine if this is a waste of time

5. Affirm the relationship then speak the truth 

6. Make sure its the right time and place 

7. Choose your words carefully