EPISODE · Oct 24, 2025 · 24 MIN
E126: Giving Correction Without Playing God
from The Happiest Lives Podcast · host Jill M. Lillard
This is part four in the series Truth in Love: The Courage to Correct and Be Corrected.Correction isn’t easy—and when we step into it, it’s tempting to slip into the role of “fixer,” as if it’s our job to make someone else change. But scripture reminds us that’s not our role. We are called to speak the truth in love, with gentleness and humility, while entrusting the outcome to God.In this episode, Jill unpacks:Why posture matters more than having the perfect wordsThe dangers of superiority, anger, shame, and control in correctionHow humility and prayer prepare us to speak safelyPractical ways correction can happen—words, observations, questions, or boundariesWhat it looks like to release the outcome and trust God with the growthCorrection isn’t about playing God—it’s about love that restores, truth that sets free, and trust in the One who changes hearts. FREE: The 4 Mindset Shifts for a Happier MarriageReady to stop waiting for your husband to change and start focusing on how you want to show up in your marriage? Get the free mini-course + workbook and Scripture study here:myhappyvault.comDiscover ways to work with me at www.thehappiestlives.com or www.myhappyvault.comQuestions? Email Jill directly at [email protected]
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This is part four in the series Truth in Love: The Courage to Correct and Be Corrected. Correction isn’t easy—and when we step into it, it’s tempting to slip into the role of “fixer,” as if it’s our job to make someone else change. But scripture reminds us that’s not our role. We are called to speak the truth in love, with gentleness and humility, while entrusting the outcome to God. In this episode, Jill unpacks: Why posture matters more than having the perfect wordsThe dangers of superiorit...
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