Wow, Pastor, lol... I guess you've opened a Pandora'a box here.... lololol.
But all these thoughts have led me to wonder, that if I am not willing to truly listen to and truly value, another's thoughts and feelings,... is that not thinking too highly of myself???? AKA: Pride??? Am I tempted to think that just because I may be in authority over them, say as a parent, that God can only speak to me, and not any one else, especially not my child, or children?
When we truly listen to another individual, with the goal of understanding their heart, especially our children, no matter their age, and we value their thoughts and feelings, they feel valued, then we gain their trust, and trust is a very valuable asset!!!!
I'm seeing how all of these questions I'm pondering on this morning, are things I've been wondering about as a parent, with my boys.... wow.... gaining the trust of our children is ESSENTIAL, isn't it??!!
I wonder, if I chose to run over top of another human being's feelings, and/or things that they may be picking up on about another healthcare provider, am I grieving the Holy Spirit by not valuing that individual as being made in the image of Almighty God??? If I am under God's authority as their caregiver, am I truly in submission to that authority that God has given me? Am I honoring Father God in that responsibility?
IDK the answers to these questions, they are just things that I'm pondering on with this podcast focusing on trust....
Am I seeking to gain the Father's trust in me, if, at the same time, my patients can't trust me to honor their thoughts and feelings about their care.???
In the healthcare setting, if a patient shares with me that they do not care for, or trust a particular healthcare worker, (albeit doctor, nurse, aide, unit clerk, housekeeper, or anyone else), it is my responsibility, no matter what my personal opinion is of the healthcare worker, I could think they are an exceptional caregiver, but if that patient requests for that individual to not be included in their care, I must honor that request, whether or not I agree. When the patient understands that I will honor their request, it creates trust, not just in me, personally, as their nurse, but the patient will learn to trust the healthcare system as a whole. That patient will feel that they are in a "safe environment" thus aiding their recovery.
I would really appreciate it if, as a community, we could delve into this subject a bit deeper.
Both personally and professionally, I place an extremely high value on individual privacy and confidentiality!!
As a nurse, the rule of thumb is, we only tell information on a "need to know" basis. If an individual is not DIRECTLY involved in a patients care, we don't share any of their information.
Particularly in religious organizations, and especially in today's culture, I do not see that type of value placed on people's privacy and confidentiality. I see a lot of boundaries being violated. Information is shared with others without the individual's knowledge or consent. This is a huge issue in gaining trust!!!!
When that takes place, it is extremely difficult for people to trust just anyone who may claim the name of Christ and may hold certain positions, particularly within religious organizations, to gain trust in them.
And is there an element, on both sides, those who are attempting to gain trust from others m, as well as, those who need to learn to trust, if they are both operating from a place of an "orphan heart"??? Correct me if I am wrong, Pastor, you are better versed in this subject than I am, but I believe an "orphan heart" comes from insecurities in who we are in Christ and being unaware of the power of the Holy Spirit, thus, leading us to a place of fear of failure, rejection, etc....
Personally, I do not see this in the followers of Christ in the book of Acts....
Well, now that I think about it... maybe I do... was the Apostle Peter acting out of an "orphan heart" when the Apostle Paul called him out for acting one way with the Jews and another way when with the Gentiles????
Is acting out of an "orphan heart" something that we ALL must continually be mindful to guard against????
Wow, Pastor, lol... I guess you've opened a Pandora'a box here.... lololol.
But all these thoughts have led me to wonder, that if I am not willing to truly listen to and truly value, another's thoughts and feelings,... is that not thinking too highly of myself???? AKA: Pride??? Am I tempted to think that just because I may be in authority over them, say as a parent, that God can only speak to me, and not any one else, especially not my child, or children?
Just more questions in my mind....
When we truly listen to another individual, with the goal of understanding their heart, especially our children, no matter their age, and we value their thoughts and feelings, they feel valued, then we gain their trust, and trust is a very valuable asset!!!!
I'm seeing how all of these questions I'm pondering on this morning, are things I've been wondering about as a parent, with my boys.... wow.... gaining the trust of our children is ESSENTIAL, isn't it??!!
I wonder, if I chose to run over top of another human being's feelings, and/or things that they may be picking up on about another healthcare provider, am I grieving the Holy Spirit by not valuing that individual as being made in the image of Almighty God??? If I am under God's authority as their caregiver, am I truly in submission to that authority that God has given me? Am I honoring Father God in that responsibility?
IDK the answers to these questions, they are just things that I'm pondering on with this podcast focusing on trust....
Am I seeking to gain the Father's trust in me, if, at the same time, my patients can't trust me to honor their thoughts and feelings about their care.???
I'm thinking deep today....
In the healthcare setting, if a patient shares with me that they do not care for, or trust a particular healthcare worker, (albeit doctor, nurse, aide, unit clerk, housekeeper, or anyone else), it is my responsibility, no matter what my personal opinion is of the healthcare worker, I could think they are an exceptional caregiver, but if that patient requests for that individual to not be included in their care, I must honor that request, whether or not I agree. When the patient understands that I will honor their request, it creates trust, not just in me, personally, as their nurse, but the patient will learn to trust the healthcare system as a whole. That patient will feel that they are in a "safe environment" thus aiding their recovery.
I would really appreciate it if, as a community, we could delve into this subject a bit deeper.
Both personally and professionally, I place an extremely high value on individual privacy and confidentiality!!
As a nurse, the rule of thumb is, we only tell information on a "need to know" basis. If an individual is not DIRECTLY involved in a patients care, we don't share any of their information.
Particularly in religious organizations, and especially in today's culture, I do not see that type of value placed on people's privacy and confidentiality. I see a lot of boundaries being violated. Information is shared with others without the individual's knowledge or consent. This is a huge issue in gaining trust!!!!
When that takes place, it is extremely difficult for people to trust just anyone who may claim the name of Christ and may hold certain positions, particularly within religious organizations, to gain trust in them.
And is there an element, on both sides, those who are attempting to gain trust from others m, as well as, those who need to learn to trust, if they are both operating from a place of an "orphan heart"??? Correct me if I am wrong, Pastor, you are better versed in this subject than I am, but I believe an "orphan heart" comes from insecurities in who we are in Christ and being unaware of the power of the Holy Spirit, thus, leading us to a place of fear of failure, rejection, etc....
Personally, I do not see this in the followers of Christ in the book of Acts....
Well, now that I think about it... maybe I do... was the Apostle Peter acting out of an "orphan heart" when the Apostle Paul called him out for acting one way with the Jews and another way when with the Gentiles????
Is acting out of an "orphan heart" something that we ALL must continually be mindful to guard against????
Just some thoughts I'm pondering upon....
Just a few questions...