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When Someone Turns to You For Advice After They Feel They Misread God’s Leading, What Can You Say to Them?

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When Someone Turns to You For Advice After They Feel They Misread God’s Leading, What Can You Say to Them?

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Emerson and Jonathan discuss God’s will. The conversation covers various recommendations, including guarding against misinterpretations, making humble inquiries, accepting normal challenges, and sticking to commitments while maintaining focus on the primary vision.

Emerson Eggerichs, Ph.D.

Author, Speaker, Pastor

Jonathan Eggerichs, Psy.D.

Psychologist

Questions to Consider

How can individuals discern between misreading God's leading and encountering challenges that are part of God's plan for personal growth and maturity?
In the face of unexpected difficulties and conflicts, how can one maintain focus on the primary vision and mission they believed was guided by God, without prematurely considering another change?
When faced with misunderstandings and negative interpretations of others' motives, what role does humble inquiry play in resolving conflicts and fostering positive communication within a challenging environment?

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