The Art of Correcting with Love
The Art of Correcting with Love: It can be difficult to have a child or a relative who is not living right. They can make us live in fear because we are afraid of losing them or something bad happening to them.
If we are not careful, this can make us nagging and judgmental because we are trying to correct them. All your feelings are valid, but we must be careful because our emotions can control us.
If we allow our emotions to control us, that will lead us to make bad decisions. Their behaviors can be terrible towards us, but remember that God is in control.
In the journey of life, there comes a moment when correcting the people we love is important. Correcting in love is not about criticism or fault-finding; rather, it’s a gentle guiding hand, nudging the relationship towards growth and deeper understanding.
Being afraid of telling our loved ones the truth can cost them their lives, and they might go to hell. If we love them, we must be willing to help them overcome their struggles.
- Drug addict
- Porno addict
- Cheating
- Exam malpractice
- Gambling
- Fornication’
- Clubbing
- Stealing
- Lying and so on
We must know that correction must be done with love. When we do this, it can make our bonds stronger or create tension. Be careful and be prepared to face any kind of reaction from the person, but remember that love is stronger.
Pray for them.
You must not lay your hand on them before you pray for them about their struggle. They might have told you that they don’t need your help, but just pray.
We are all not perfect, so when you are correcting them, do it with love. You can also share your experience with bad traits that you overcame or that you are managing with God.
Speak positive affirmation over their lives; it does not matter how far they are living. It’s not about pointing fingers or placing blame; it’s about offering support and encouragement as we navigate the complexities of love together.
When we correct our loved ones, we do so from a place of compassion and empathy. We recognize that each individual is imperfect, prone to mistakes, and in need of gentle guidance along the journey of life.
God listens to our prayers, and he’s always ready to answer us, so keep praying. You might not see any result in the person’s life in the first few years, but just know that God is working in them.
Plan the conversation.
One of the mistakes that we make is that we don’t start the conversation at the right time. Talking about someone’s drug addiction at a family gathering might not be the best time to do that.
- The right location: When you want to have a deep conversion with your child, make it private so that they can feel comfortable sharing with you. Correcting your kid in front of their school friends about their porno lifestyle can make them distance themselves from you.
- Start Right: The conversion should start with gentleness so that you two can understand one another. If you notice that your friend is always stealing, instead of yelling at them, talk calmly.
- Show your support: Having this type of conversion is not about judging them; it is all about love. Show them that you are having this conversation to help them in any way you can.
- Listen actively. When they open up to you about their struggles, pay attention. If you are ignoring them,, this might make them not want to talk to you about it again.
The goal is to create a secure and supportive environment in which both partners feel appreciated, respected, and understood.
By handling correction with compassion and understanding, we can promote love and form a lasting bond.