This is just the reminder that I needed this morning. I got up early to pray about a difficult conversation that I need to have with an old friend. I see my side is releasing expectations of the debts they owe me. They were in the wrong, but from His shelter I can forgive nestling in my Father’s love. And only speak if it is in the best interests of them not from my wounds.
Ruth, I agree with you about our self-protection. Even when God knows all this about us, it doesn't bring Him any joy when we do the "me first" action. My mind did a reset when I heard my pastor say, for us, we think we need to love God and trust people. Actually, we should be trusting God and loving people. Wow, I realized how backwards I get this. Just trusting Him to give me the grace to love when I want to retreat!
Great word of encouragement. Thanks Ruth.
This is just the reminder that I needed this morning. I got up early to pray about a difficult conversation that I need to have with an old friend. I see my side is releasing expectations of the debts they owe me. They were in the wrong, but from His shelter I can forgive nestling in my Father’s love. And only speak if it is in the best interests of them not from my wounds.
Not speaking from our wounds but what is in their best interests. I like that!
Ruth, I agree with you about our self-protection. Even when God knows all this about us, it doesn't bring Him any joy when we do the "me first" action. My mind did a reset when I heard my pastor say, for us, we think we need to love God and trust people. Actually, we should be trusting God and loving people. Wow, I realized how backwards I get this. Just trusting Him to give me the grace to love when I want to retreat!