The Hardest Words To Say

The Open Door Policy - The Hardest Words To Say

1. Open Door Policy

• An open-door policy is a set workplace rule that encourages employees to discuss any job-related ideas or issues with their immediate supervisors or any senior-level managers that they feel comfortable discussing these topics with.
• And we believe that's a policy we need to put into effect in our relationships, there was a time in our relationship when I didn't want to talk about subjects that really didn't pertain to me, which is childish, selfish and immature.

According to recent research, ongoing communication difficulties are the number one reason couples divorce in the United States. According to one study, 67.5% of marriages that ended did so primarily due to communication problems. Communication is the foundation of a successful relationship.

Communication - The Three Hardest Words To Say In Relationships

A. You Feel You Are Right

B. You Think You're Not Built To Apologize - Pride

Proverbs 13:10 (AMP)
Through pride and presumption come nothing but strife,
But [skillful and godly] wisdom is with those who welcome [well-advised] counsel.

C. If You Apologize It Makes You Seem Weak

1 John 1:9 (AMP)
If we [freely] admit that we have sinned and confess our sins, He is faithful and just [true to His own nature and promises], and will forgive our sins and cleanse us continually from all unrighteousness [our wrongdoing, everything not in conformity with His will and purpose].

Everyone Must Master 2 Things To Have A Successful Relationship: Confession And Forgiveness

• We must realize that we all flawed

Psalms 51:5 (NLT)
For I was born a sinner—yes, from the moment my mother conceived me.

Romans 3:23 (AMP)
since all have sinned and continually fall short of the glory of God,

Should I Keep On Doing What I Know Hurts Them If It Is Sin?

Romans 6:1-3 (MSG)
When Death Becomes Life
So what do we do? Keep on sinning so God can keep on forgiving? I should hope not! If we’ve left the country where sin is sovereign, how can we still live in our old house there? Or didn’t you realize we packed up and left there for good?

The word Repent - Definition of repent:
1: to turn from sin
2: to change one's mind.

I Need Help - Why Is It So Hard To Ask For Help?

A. Weakness
B. Insecurity
C. You Feel Stupid
D. You Feel Inadequate

Genesis 2:18 (AMP)
Now the Lord God said, “It is not good (beneficial) for the man to be alone; I will make him a helper [one who balances him—a counterpart who is] suitable and complementary for him.”

Please Forgive Me - Why Is It So Hard To Ask For Forgiveness And Give Forgiveness?

A. Humility
B. Contrite

Ephesians 4:32 (AMP)
Be kind and helpful to one another, tender-hearted [compassionate, understanding], forgiving one another [readily and freely], just as God in Christ also forgave you.

I Love You - Why Is It So Hard To Say This?

A. Weak

Ephesians 5:22-25 (AMP)
Wives, be subject to your own husbands, as [a service] to the Lord.
For the husband is head of the wife, as Christ is head of the church, Himself being the Savior of the body.
But as the church is subject to Christ, so also wives should be subject to their husbands in everything [respecting both their position as protector and their responsibility to God as head of the house].
Husbands, love your wives [seek the highest good for her and surround her with a caring, unselfish love], just as Christ also loved the church and gave Himself up for her.

Discussion Questions

1. Why do you think communication is one of the hardest things for couples to maintain consistently?
2. Which of the “three hardest words to say” do you personally find the most challenging, and why?
3. How does pride impact your ability to apologize or admit when you’re wrong?
4. What does true repentance look like in everyday relationships?
5. Why do people often associate asking for help with weakness?
6. How does Genesis 2:18 remind us that needing help is part of God’s design?
7. In what ways does forgiveness bring freedom to both people in a relationship?
8. Why might saying “I love you” feel vulnerable or uncomfortable for some people?
9. What practical steps can couples take to create an “open door policy” in their relationship?
10. How does understanding God’s forgiveness help us become more forgiving toward others?

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