reflect on conversations

Sometimes it is good to reflect on conversations. In fact, I have been doing that a lot. There are many different reasons to think back over these.

1 Samuel 16:7 NLT

But the Lord said to Samuel, “Don’t judge by his appearance or height, for I have rejected him. The Lord doesn’t see things the way you see them. People judge by outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart.”

This one is not so good. Maybe you reflect over conversations to see what you said wrong of to see if people like you agree with one. Don’t reflect for this reason because it seems that this is about pleasing people and not pleasing God.

Proverbs 4:4 NLT

My father taught me, “Take my words to heart. Follow my commands, and you will live.

Reflect back over conversations to see what you can learn. This is a great way to look back. Always learning is a big deal for people who want to grow.

After a lengthy conversation recently I have gone back over the thoughts and questions and the emotion behind it all. Some things I have learned will go a lot further than just the memory of our talk.

This was with a person I have great respect for. It was had in a safe place and with a person I feel safe around. This is a place to grow. Even when the words are tough I know they are for my good and growth.

God is much the same. When we know He will not hurt us, we will listen and learn more. When we know we are free, conversations will lift us and make us stronger.

Re-think, reflect, go back over those conversations and see what you can learn!

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