If you understand what is happening, you have found an optimized path to an improved situation. In contrast, a lack of understanding only multiplies uncertainty. When aiming at a target, the greater the error in the sighting, the greater the chance of missing the bullseye. Understanding greatly increases the odds of hitting the solution target.

This applies to almost anything, but it especially applies to relationships. Communication must be sincere, honest, and accurate if the goal is increasing closeness. The more you can’t see what is going on in a person, the more directionless and powerless you can feel. Furthermore, if you cannot trust God, the odds increase that you will respond to your situation with frustration or even folly.