Say It, Don’t Stew It

Scripture: Colossians 3:12

One of the quiet killers of relationships is unspoken expectation.

We assume people should know we’re hurt.

We hope they’ll notice something is wrong.

We wait for them to fix what we never clearly expressed.

But healthy relationships don’t thrive on mind-reading — they grow through humble communication.

The Friendship Principle reminds us: it is my responsibility to approach you if I need help.

Paul didn’t expect Barnabas to guess his concerns about Mark. He spoke up. While their disagreement was sharp, the principle still stands — clarity is kinder than silent resentment.

Bitterness often grows in the soil of things left unsaid.

Walking in mercy, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience sometimes means having the uncomfortable conversation instead of nursing the quiet offense.

If something is weighing on your heart today, ask God for the courage and the right spirit to communicate it with grace.

Healing often begins with honest words spoken in love.

Prayer: Father, give me courage to communicate with humility and kindness. Guard me from silent bitterness. Help me pursue clarity and peace. Amen.