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Extra Grace Required - How to Deal With Sandpaper People!

Dr. Beau Abernathy

Extra Grace Required: How to Deal With Sandpaper People
Ever meet someone who rubs you the wrong way—like holy sandpaper on your soul? In this quick heart‑check you’ll learn how to respond with Christ‑shaped grace instead of grit your teeth and retaliate. Drawing on Colossians 3:12‑13 (“clothe yourselves with compassion… bear with one another”) and Proverbs 27:17 (“iron sharpens iron”), we’ll unpack three Spirit‑led moves:

  1. Pause & Pray – Breathe in God’s patience; ask Him to show you what He’s refining in you.
  2. Reframe the Rub – See the “sandpaper person” as a sharpening tool, not an enemy.
  3. Love with Limits – Offer kindness while setting healthy boundaries that protect your peace.

Tune in to swap irritation for sanctification and watch rough interactions polish your character into Christ‑like shine!