inHarmony: Express Yourself - Speak The Truth in Love

Written by Ed Allen
Sunday, 15 November 2009 09:00

Sermons - inHarmony - 8 Simple Principles to Building a Better Marriage

Speaking the Truth In Love is critical in our marriage:

• We have a spiritual connection with our spouse.
• This applies to every area of our life.

Two situations that require us to speak the truth in love:

1. When we have been hurt, frustrated or disappointed

• Some of us have a hard time expressing truth well - FIGHT or FLIGHT
• Allow God to show you your TRUE feelings
  • Psalm 139:23-24
  • God, what am I angry at?
  • God, what situation / person am I avoiding?
  • God, what pattern am I allowing?
• Allow God to show you
• Admit it to yourself
• Admit it to your loved one
• Admit the real issue in love

2. When we have objective criticism of one another

• Bring objective criticism can be challenging:
  • Because we are too harsh
  • Because we lack the courage
  • Because we use the truth to hurt