In order for us to have relationships with the kind of closeness and intimacy and honesty that we truly long for there must be generous, grace given & received. We can’t—we won’t—open up and reveal who we really are and relate with each other transparently & authentically & courageously unless we know that it’s “safe” to do so. The “safety” is found when we extend God’s loving grace to each other.
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This is probably one of the hardest things to do - not extending the grace, but opening up. It's hard to do when you don't know if grace is going to be extended. I guess that's part of the getting hurt process, finding out that someone you trusted to have grace ultimately could not extend it. This is my biggest struggle and why I'm so thankful for God's grace. I know that I can count on Him with no doubts.
How true Mary. If we open ourselves and become vulnerable and then grace is not extended that's a problem. There is definitely some discernment that's involved in relating with people. Not everyone is able to relate in mature (gracious) ways.
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