Stepping in It

Do you ever have an idea or a concept you're trying to communicate but just fumble it up? It seems like that only happens to me when I'm either trying to connect by showing I care, or expressing something genuine in a form of a complement or encouragement. I'm not even talking about the 'insert foot in mouth' moments that happen when we're in an argument; yikes, that's a different post for another day! I've been observing a lot of the "stepping in it" phenomenon lately and recently went through it myself too. 

Why does it hurt so deeply to be misunderstood when we're trying to express love, compassion, connection, and or admiration? When I was praying about this last night I felt like the Lord was showing how it brings up rejection. We are designed to be connected, love and care for one another but not find our value and place from these relationships. Nothing good comes for us or others when we have the spirit of rejection sitting upon us. We need to dig in deeper and continue to have the Lord show us our value in Him and Him alone. We are to focus on our identity in Christ. We need to go to Him with our tears, our moanings, and our troubles so He can minister to our hearts. In this place we can more freely love one another without as much offense, hurt, and pain. 

1 Peter 2:9 But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for his own possession, that you may proclaim the excellencies of him who called you out of darkness into his marvelous light.

Romans 12:2 Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect.

Philippians 4:19 And my God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus.

Ephesians 3:17 Then Christ will make his home in your hearts as you trust in him. Your roots will grow down into God’s love and keep you strong.