It is a strange thing. How someone can say, "I'm sorry, please forgive me" and still manage to correct you all at once...it is truly amazing to me. I was shocked that this person actually admitted to being wrong, and at the same time, I was ashamed for wanting it.
But it got me to thinking. About Repentance and Forgiveness...how once they have happened...there is healing and restoration. I haven't completely researched it yet, but the verses I've peaked at in James make me think I'm not far off. I wonder, just as one person sinning can spoil others...can one person repenting turn others to repentance? Hmm....
Of course, as in any relationship situation...it helps to know the whole story. Why do we do that, I wonder? Close up and not share what is going on, I mean. I know that sometimes, there are things that hurt too deep to share right away. It is frustrating.
Thanksgiving looks to be a dismal day so far. I'm not about ready to invite myself to anyone else's dinner. And I can't afford to drive out to Mom's two days in a row, and I won't spend the night. I hope something comes up.
But it got me to thinking. About Repentance and Forgiveness...how once they have happened...there is healing and restoration. I haven't completely researched it yet, but the verses I've peaked at in James make me think I'm not far off. I wonder, just as one person sinning can spoil others...can one person repenting turn others to repentance? Hmm....
Of course, as in any relationship situation...it helps to know the whole story. Why do we do that, I wonder? Close up and not share what is going on, I mean. I know that sometimes, there are things that hurt too deep to share right away. It is frustrating.
Thanksgiving looks to be a dismal day so far. I'm not about ready to invite myself to anyone else's dinner. And I can't afford to drive out to Mom's two days in a row, and I won't spend the night. I hope something comes up.
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I hope you find a good place for Thanksgiving!
P.S. I'm a big fan of Anne of Green Gables too...*whispering*: You may want to correct your spelling on your profile. Remember...it is Anne with an 'e'. She would be most upset. ;-)
please don't anyone ever tell her I said that
M.C. is right.That Anne of Green Gables is a tough girl!
Somber mood all around, AND I also will be alone for Thanksgiving (well except for toddler) Regarding repentance...try to forgive in spite of repentance. WOW, that is impossible...yet I've been told this.
People rarely apologize without also declaring why they had to sin. *sigh* Time...patience...
Sweet dreams...my kindred spirit.
I am also a sister in Christ ...I realize my little blog is not as pleasing as HE would like, however....I am feeling some very RAW emotions, and am a little angry right now. Forgive - for staining your little ears with my tainted talk.
Again....peace to you.
M.C. - It took me forever to find the picture again, as I had misplaced it...but then I "Googled"!!! I love space pictures and this is one of my favorite!
Wenchy - have to find something---even if it is our next breath for even that is a gift from God.
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