Be honest: what part of your character needs a little work?
Be honest: do you have people in your life that know you will listen when they help point out what you need to work on?
Be honest: are you grateful for their feedback or annoyed, even angered by it?
The honest truth is, none of us are perfect. We are all a work in progress. One of the greatest gifts God gives us are people who come along side us to help point out our imperfections, and then help us as we work on them. But it’s up to us to stay open to the feedback of others instead of shutting down when we receive it or shutting out the people who give it.
This week, we continue our series Get (NEW) a Life by looking at what Proverbs has to say about how disciples of Jesus approach feedback. Spoiler alert: wise disciples don’t just approach feedback – they chase after it!
Homework
Book Recommendation: Thanks for the Feedback by Douglas Stone and Sheila Heen
2 Human Needs:
The need to learn and grow
The need to be accepted/respected/loved the way we are now
Install a few rumble strips in your life.
What’s one thing you see me doing – or failing to do – that you think I should change?
Book Recommendation: Necessary Endings by Dr. Henry Cloud
Proverbs 4:13
Worship Songs
Never Lost
Christopher Joel Brown / Steven Furtick / Tiffany Hammer
Firm Foundation (He Won’t)
Austin Davis / Chandler Moore / Cody Carnes
Faithful Now
Mia Fieldes / Jonathan Lindley Smith / Eddie Hoagland / Hank Bentley
