I read a quote a few days ago by C.S. Lewis in which he says,"To be a Christian means to forgive the inexcusable because God has forgiven the inexcusable in you." Man, really makes you think! Sadly, I think that at one time or another we forget that we ourselves are wretched sinners saved by God's grace. That our righteousness is as filthy rags, dirty. How did the old timers use to say it?! You walking around here like your butt don't stink! Oh, those things are easier to see in other people than in ourselves. There are also those times that our heart is at a place to receive and the Lord reminds us of our ways. He gives us a glimpse of things that we may not have realized before about ourselves, He shows us the true nature of our hearts compared to His. Then we are once again humbled.
God recently used a time of fasting and a good friend to shine the strobe light on something that He has already been making me more aware of about myself. There was a misunderstanding and my feelings were really hurt because of it and after talking about it and them apologizing, they asked, "Are you going to need a couple of days?" My answer, "Yes." Now, let me fill you in. When it comes to someone that I am really close to, that I really care about I tend to need a couple of days (or at least I thought I did) to get over it and then I can move on. I giggle as I type this because I know how bad it sounds, but hey..It's my blog and I'm just keeping it real. I couldn't understand why it seemed that these last couple of months I have continuously been on the receiving end of someone else's issues and attitudes, then still have to forgive! As I was sharing my heart with the Lord, I told Him that I was going to need a couple of days, He told me that I don't get a couple of days. Then He clearly said, "When your married, your not going to get a couple of days." Oh, okay I see. At first I didn't understand what was going on, but my God knew exactly what He needed to allow so that I could get past this little hurdle and grow to be more like Him everyday. I love Him for that.
Do past experiences have a lot to do with how we respond and react? Of course they do, but we have a choice. A choice to do what is right in the eyes of our King and then to let Him do the rest. His word is true, He makes ALL things new.
Thank you Jesus!
God recently used a time of fasting and a good friend to shine the strobe light on something that He has already been making me more aware of about myself. There was a misunderstanding and my feelings were really hurt because of it and after talking about it and them apologizing, they asked, "Are you going to need a couple of days?" My answer, "Yes." Now, let me fill you in. When it comes to someone that I am really close to, that I really care about I tend to need a couple of days (or at least I thought I did) to get over it and then I can move on. I giggle as I type this because I know how bad it sounds, but hey..It's my blog and I'm just keeping it real. I couldn't understand why it seemed that these last couple of months I have continuously been on the receiving end of someone else's issues and attitudes, then still have to forgive! As I was sharing my heart with the Lord, I told Him that I was going to need a couple of days, He told me that I don't get a couple of days. Then He clearly said, "When your married, your not going to get a couple of days." Oh, okay I see. At first I didn't understand what was going on, but my God knew exactly what He needed to allow so that I could get past this little hurdle and grow to be more like Him everyday. I love Him for that.
Do past experiences have a lot to do with how we respond and react? Of course they do, but we have a choice. A choice to do what is right in the eyes of our King and then to let Him do the rest. His word is true, He makes ALL things new.
Thank you Jesus!
I'm guilty of this, too. I praise God that now that I'm married sometimes I do get a couple of minutes, but more often than not, I don't. Lol. The longer I allow myself that 'time' the more easily I get distracted or even lose focus of what God wants me to learn, or forgive, or ask forgiveness for. I've been learning a lot about that recently and how my wanting to be a recluse from certain situations can actually be sinful.
ReplyDeleteGreat post, T! Xoxo
Thank You, V!
DeleteYes, a lot of lessons learned recently..I want God to prepare me like only He can! xoxo