What is my usual or natural response to criticism from parishioners? How do I feel when they criticize me? How do I feel when the criticize my husband or even worse, my children?
How has the devil used my emotional response to criticism to tempt me to act in sinful ways?
How can I allow the Holy Spirit to use criticism to draw me closer to the Lord? How can I allow the Holy Spirit to use criticism to teach me to express mercy, grace and sacrificial love?
What are some specific ways I can process criticism with a gracious spirit yet not validate false accusations or coddle unkind, spiritually immature parishioners?
How can I connect with the Lord in such a way that harsh critical words loose their power to devastate or anger me?
Sacred Wanderings 