There may be feelings which help us patiently endure whatever is needed, but often our feelings are the very thing we must endure in order to love people.

“Love endures all things.”  1Cor.13

Feelings often get in the way of constructive dialogue. Hurt feelings come from the unfulfilled expectations we have of others. You might wonder if we have a right to expect certain things from a spouse or friend. Perhaps so, but expectations can be the death or life of a relationship depending on where we set our hope for happiness. Humans are much too fickle for that. Give your expectations, especially of others, to God and give your very best efforts to what you can give, not just receive. Conversations Within” ts 7/25/2015