#8: What Does it Mean to Assume the Best?

22/06/2025 13 min
#8: What Does it Mean to Assume the Best?

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Episode Synopsis

This week's 52‑Week Rhythm challenges us to assume the best in every interaction by embracing the grace-filled love described in 1 Corinthians 13:7—putting up with, trusting, hoping, and enduring all things. Borrowing from a jury-selection illustration, we're called to treat others as "innocent until proven guilty": offering them the benefit of the doubt, listening with humility, and seeking to understand before passing judgment. As we practice pausing, praying, and asking "help me understand," this rhythm encourages us to lead with grace, release assumptions, and actively reflect God's love in all our relationships. Want to learn more about Origins Community? Visit https://originscommunity.com. We created a community engagement self assessment to help folks understand more about how they are currently engaging their local community. Learn more here: https://originscommunity.com/self-assessment/ Want to receive weekly reflections from the 52-Week Rhythm? Sign up for the email series.