In every effort to communicate, each individual responds to the one speaking and to one’s own moods, expectations, and thoughts. This sets up a chain reaction that can be positive or negative. Search talk seeks to discover solutions to problems, develop guidelines for living, and develop a perspective for pursuing a mutually agreed upon course of action.
Search talk makes every effort to understand one another in terms of what is needed or wanted. Search talk also implies that trust and respect are a given, assuring what is discovered will remain private and never used to hurt the other.
Search talk can provide clues on how to overcome obstacles. Jesus consistently engaged others in search talk to help clarify needs, discover solutions to problems, and bring light to hidden motives. Psalm 4:4 challenges you to search your heart and mind by thinking deeply when there is trouble and then to seek solutions from wise counselors. Wait patiently until you are confident in how God wants you to proceed.
Tremble and do not sin; when you are on your beds,
search your hearts and be silent.
~Psalm 4:4 New International Version
The Lord searches all hearts and examines deepest
motives so he can give to each person his right reward, according to his deeds –
how he has lived.
~Jeremiah 17:10 The Living Bible
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