Dec 09, 2005 12:43
It's amazing how friendships work. I have barred myself so much from the world, and allowing people to truly know me, and me them, that I never knew what I was missing. I made myself vulnerable, and open, I am learning how to be myself, and even when I get stepped on sometimes, it is worth it. Most of the times, the stupid fights I have are because, people forget, that the people on the other line, are feeling out life, and dealing with their own stuff, and sometimes, we rub up against eachothers hurts, but when we can overcome the hurts, and not judge a eachother, by a place that we are at, in a time of our life, or the actions they once partook in, and think of the good, in a person, which reveals their true self, and potential, then you can have such a rewarding friendship. The things that I do are not what I am , and who I am, but does factor in who I am today, and holds a candle to my countenance. If I do not make mistakes, I would never know the good I have, without seeing the bad. It would all be taken for granted. Without knowing the wrong, you can't have a right way, but if I took a wrong turn, does that mean I am a bad person. Absolutely not. It shows a character, for overcoming the obstacles, and pulling myself out. This applies to other people, matter how bad your case. If you find yourself in the wrong, and can come to a place, to repent, and come out of the dark, it shows great character, especially when found in the shadow of Christ. And being in the wrong, does not make any one less of a good person. THe best of people are prone to the same weaknesses, as any other human being. we are no greater or lesser of a being for not falling into the same trap, because we each fall into our own. That is the beauty of the cross. God redeems us, and shows us a way to live, that overcomes bondage, matter how crooked the paths may be, they all fork in to directions, destruction, or life in Christ. God is Good, and I praise GOd, that in my weakness He is made strong, and bears me up to overcome tribulation. Even the smallest trials like a goose of a situation in a friendship. It all can be restored, and ironed out. ITs all Good.