Wednesday nights we have kids and youth programs- choir, dinner, and then a lesson. During dinner, one of the parents called me over to talk for a minute. She is the mom of one of my youth. She just started coming to church and is very excited to be going to the new member class that starts tomorrow. She asked me to be aware of anything that might be going on with her daughter since she is getting a divorce. She also shared that things haven't been good at home and the other night she and the kids stayed over night at her friend's house. This friend was sitting across the table. She is the wife of her ex- husband (not the one she is currently divorcing). And, for years, there has been anger, bitterness, and hard feelings between all of them.
Somehow, these people have managed to look beyond all of those bad times and forgive each other for the sake of their children. And, now in times of struggle, they are supporting and leaning on each other and are searching for God to help them.
They may not have the best clothes or a nice car. They live paycheck to paycheck. But, they do everything they can to take care of their kids. And, when they are struggling, they turn to God for guidance and comfort. And, they have chosen love instead of hate. They are an inspiration to me of what we should be focsing on and how we should treat each other. If they can not only forgive but become love and support for each other, can't we all try to forgive each other rather than hold anger in?
God is working among this family and I believe He will be using them all in wonderful ways.
Leviticus 19:18
You must not take revenge nor hold a grudge against any of your people; instead, you must love your neighbor as yourself; I am the LORD.
Blessings,
Jennifer
No comments:
Post a Comment