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Have you ever found yourself assuming things without knowing the facts or having proof? Your mind starts creating scenarios, and before you know it, you’re convinced they’re true—without any real evidence! For example, imagine a friend doesn’t reply to your message. Instead of waiting patiently, you come up with ten different reasons why they’re ignoring you. Maybe they’re upset with me? Maybe I said something wrong? When, in reality, they could be sick, overwhelmed with work, or simply away from their phone. |
Or perhaps someone you used to talk to hasn’t kept in touch for a while. Instead of reaching out, your mind floods with doubts and assumptions about why they’re distant.
How Assumptions Can Harm Relationships
Assumptions are nothing but lies in our head conspired by our feelings, emotions, past history, scars or fears.
The power of assumption is dangerous; it can damage friendships by making you feel rejected or unimportant. It could also erode trust in relationships by making you suspicious or defensive. And, at its worst lead to unnecessary conflicts arising from misunderstandings.
One of the biggest relationship killers is assuming what others think about us based on how they act, speak, or treat us. Instead of seeking clarity, we let negative thoughts take root, leading to unnecessary tension.
Refuse To Let Negative Assumptions to Take Root
Don’t be too spiritual or too knowledgeable, when it comes to knowing the thoughts of people. Jesus is the only one who can discern the thoughts of people. But today we try to discern thoughts only in the negative way.
In Matthew 9:4 the Word of God says “Knowing their thoughts,Jesus said, “Why do you entertain evil thoughts in your hearts?”. That shows we have the power to entertain bad thoughts in our hearts.
1 Peter 5:8-9: “Be sober-minded; be watchful. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour” .
To be sober-minded means not allowing emotions or fears to cloud your judgment. Before making assumptions, take a step back and ask yourself:
- Is this really true?
- Am I letting my emotions lead me?
- Is there a better way to respond—like seeking clarity instead of assuming?
Instead of jumping to conclusions, choose peace and simply refuse to assume things.
XOXO,
Alisha Joji
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