A
young man and woman in their late twenties, engaged to be married, decided to seek
counseling before setting the wedding date. In the counselor's office, the future
groom complained that his fiancée needed to discuss in minute detail every
aspect of their wedding. She complained he would not talk about anything unless
pushed to do so.
Conflict centered around communication
styles and different needs. Trying to engage her fiancé in something other than
surface talk created resistance, which caused the young woman to feel anxious
and rejected. She, however, learned not to be put off by uncomfortable feelings.
If important issues could not be resolved immediately, she learned to wait for
a more opportune time.
Resilience is overcoming obstacles to
reach an objective. When Jesus asked Peter three times if he loved him, he was seeking
a commitment that Peter seemingly had trouble giving. Jesus was asking for more
than a minimal commitment. He wanted Peter's complete loyalty, including his
promise to be faithful. This is what Jesus is asking from us.
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