View.
I thought to myself, “Well, it seems clear to me. She is right.”
A little while later, I thought, “No. He seems right.”
Then I had to think about it a little longer & begin to sort through all that was being said & presented.
Yes, I was sitting in jury duty. I had listened to the opening arguments presented by the plaintiff’s attorney. She presented an eloquent & emotional tale designed to move us all.ĆĀ The plaintiff seemed like a nice woman – neatly dressed, hard-working woman, her family all sitting in around her in the courtroom. She must be a truthful woman. They all love her.
Then the defense attorney presented his case. And he spoke much simpler. No emotional tugs during his opening comments. Just plain & simple facts that shed light that the incident in question happened quite differently.
View.
I thought of the proverbial saying, “There are two sides to every story.”
How we view a situation is dependent upon who is telling the story. May we be ever so mindful not to jump to conclusions. May we remember the view may be clearer from the other side. Sometimes relationships can be sticky & messy. We need the view from the other side to be relationally wise.
“The first to present his case seems right, till another comes forward and questions him.” (Proverbs 18:17)
May we have a clear & unobstructed view.
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The story of your experience on jury duty was an excellent way to make Proverbs 18:17 come alive. It’s “where the rubber meets the road” truth!
Dear Joanne
My husband and I always say that there is a “his” side, a “her” side, and the right side. He loves to joke about people getting fit from jumping to conclusions.
Much love
Mia
Mia –
Love your husband’s comment š There really are 3 sides to every story. I am learning to ask God for discernment as only He can guide me to what is true. Thanks for sharing with me!
Blessings,
Joanne
Much wisdom here.
yes, it is very important to remember to always view both sides to a story, especially in the heat of the moment, when we so easily forget…
Found you via Faith Filled Friday š
How very true – the heat of the moment can so easily get us. May we learn to step back at those times for a breather & a clearer view š Thanks for visiting!
Blessings,
Joanne
as I read your comment I was looking for a “like button” … š
Great true life story here.
It reminds me of how our outer 5 senses are so easily swayed, much like the chaff in the wind.
It drives home the point of how we need the still small voice of the Spirit.
Thanks for sharing this story & the lol pic!
Cheers
What a great “perspective” and a very creative way to write about this word, view. I’m impressed. Thanks for sharing and reminding us about some very important truths.
Isn’t that so true in everything? No matter what the case is, there are always two sides (views) and most importantly there is also a 3rd view, and that is God’s view. Great post!