Pride and Friends................
I am thankful that I have learned many valuable lessons in life. I am still learning also, and I'm sure I have a lot more to go. I have learned the bible to be true in every aspect, and overflowing in wisdom.
I have tried to live by it most of my life, however I am not perfect, only through Christ do I have any success. It warns us of anger, and tells us not to let the sun go down with our anger. Which means manage it before it is too late. You can try and try, but if people are not willing to try back, then there is nothing you can do.
I learned this the hard way, many years ago, when I was the one who had been hurt. My friend, whom I love dearly came to me, and told me she was so sorry, and she had tried and tried but all I did was ignore her. That hurt, and it was the truth. She told me she loved me and I was the best friend she had ever had. I loved her dearly, but I was being a total baby about the whole situation. She quoted a verse to me, and told me that if I didn't receive her, she was going to go on, but she would always love me. I knew she was right, and I am glad I didn't let my pride get the best of my precious friend.
Matthew 10:14~ And whosoever shall not receive you, nor hear your words when ye depart out of that house or city, shake off the dust of your feet.
That is all we can do, is try. But when people are not willing to accept then we must just turn and go on. I shared this with my kids many times. Today, I just felt like putting it in writing. Shalom
I have tried to live by it most of my life, however I am not perfect, only through Christ do I have any success. It warns us of anger, and tells us not to let the sun go down with our anger. Which means manage it before it is too late. You can try and try, but if people are not willing to try back, then there is nothing you can do.
I learned this the hard way, many years ago, when I was the one who had been hurt. My friend, whom I love dearly came to me, and told me she was so sorry, and she had tried and tried but all I did was ignore her. That hurt, and it was the truth. She told me she loved me and I was the best friend she had ever had. I loved her dearly, but I was being a total baby about the whole situation. She quoted a verse to me, and told me that if I didn't receive her, she was going to go on, but she would always love me. I knew she was right, and I am glad I didn't let my pride get the best of my precious friend.
Matthew 10:14~ And whosoever shall not receive you, nor hear your words when ye depart out of that house or city, shake off the dust of your feet.
That is all we can do, is try. But when people are not willing to accept then we must just turn and go on. I shared this with my kids many times. Today, I just felt like putting it in writing. Shalom