Proverbs 20
'Tombstone' is a movie that cracks my list of “favorite all-time movies.” During a tense scene in the movie, an outlaw gunman named Johnny Ringo claims that no man can beat him in a gunfight. He throws this challenge out to any man and asks if there are any who “have the guts to play for blood." Then Doc Holliday (played by Val Kilmer) gives a line that gets me every time. “I’m your huckleberry,” he says, with a southern drawl. I love that!
Verse 6 hit me like a ton of bricks today, “Many a man claims to have unfailing love (loyalty), but a faithful man who can find?" Yikes! I think we have all encountered people who claimed to be loyal, good, faithful, loving and trustworthy (enter cheap car salesman smile here). We may have even claimed to be these people. But the proverb says 'who can find a faithful man?' How can you know when a person is faithful?
The reason “I’m your huckleberry” is so powerful is because when Doc says it, you believe it! Based on his character and body of work, you know he is good on his word. I want to be that man! I want to be a faithful friend, trustworthy employee, a loving husband, father and pastor. I would submit that faithfulness is built through consistent behavior over long periods of time. This includes all moments of life (the small, big, insignificant, non-newsworthy moments).
Be weary of those that claim too easily they are faithful. A faithful person doesn’t want or NEED to proclaim his own goodness, they just live it!
Blessings,
Pastor Adrian
Verse 6 hit me like a ton of bricks today, “Many a man claims to have unfailing love (loyalty), but a faithful man who can find?" Yikes! I think we have all encountered people who claimed to be loyal, good, faithful, loving and trustworthy (enter cheap car salesman smile here). We may have even claimed to be these people. But the proverb says 'who can find a faithful man?' How can you know when a person is faithful?
The reason “I’m your huckleberry” is so powerful is because when Doc says it, you believe it! Based on his character and body of work, you know he is good on his word. I want to be that man! I want to be a faithful friend, trustworthy employee, a loving husband, father and pastor. I would submit that faithfulness is built through consistent behavior over long periods of time. This includes all moments of life (the small, big, insignificant, non-newsworthy moments).
Be weary of those that claim too easily they are faithful. A faithful person doesn’t want or NEED to proclaim his own goodness, they just live it!
Blessings,
Pastor Adrian
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I love your reference to Doc, his character really did command a certain respect, follow through, conviction. I aspire to that...
As I was reading through Proverbs 20, I found myself saying, "Yes...I agree" over and over with each verse.....until I got to verse 22. I had to pause there, not because I disagreed, but because it struck me how difficult this one is. It seems so instinctive to want revenge when someone has wronged you, that to overcome that powerful instinct must take a huge amount of both wisdom and courage. This will stick with me, and the next time I feel that urge to "get back at someone", I hope to remind myself that revenge is not mine, it is the Lord's.
Thanks for the prayers Mike! Peace is ultimately what his spirit needs. I pray every day that he finds it.
Andrea, ironically, a similar situation in our family is what brought me to God after a lifetime of atheism. I was taking that poison pill you refer to, and one day instead of anger, I felt forgiveness and love.....out of the blue. I came to the conclusion that it had to be God working in me, because I never found forgiveness to be that easy. One thing led to another and the 2 amazing outcomes were 1. Our family is reconciled and closer than ever and 2. here I am at home at the Journey Community Church, as a Christian. Of course I know nothing about your husband's circumstances, but I will pray for a similar outcome to ours.....or at least peace in his life.
Thanks for the prayers Mike! Peace is ultimately what his spirit needs. I pray every day that he finds it.
Oh man Mike, that is a hard one. My husband's family wronged him is the worst way. This happened almost 6 years ago and it's still with him everyday. it's like that quote that goes something like, "anger and resentment are a pill you take and expect the other person to die." He's taken the pill and can't get past how he was wronged. Wanting revenge is consuming. It takes up energy. Energy that could have been used in more productive positive ways. It's such a hard thing to get past but it ultimately hurts you more that the person who wronged you.
I have a different point of view (I have shared it with him). I view what his family did as God's protection for my husband. The deed had to be so horrible for him to see the toxicity that they brought to his life. Even though he doesn't feel like it, he's a better person now.
Thanks for the prayers Mike! Peace is ultimately what his spirit needs. I pray every day that he finds it.
Andrea, ironically, a similar situation in our family is what brought me to God after a lifetime of atheism. I was taking that poison pill you refer to, and one day instead of anger, I felt forgiveness and love.....out of the blue. I came to the conclusion that it had to be God working in me, because I never found forgiveness to be that easy. One thing led to another and the 2 amazing outcomes were 1. Our family is reconciled and closer than ever and 2. here I am at home at the Journey Community Church, as a Christian. Of course I know nothing about your husband's circumstances, but I will pray for a similar outcome to ours.....or at least peace in his life.
Thanks for the prayers Mike! Peace is ultimately what his spirit needs. I pray every day that he finds it.
Hi Cheryl. How can I connect with you and Clint? Hope you are doing well
Thanks for the prayers Mike! Peace is ultimately what his spirit needs. I pray every day that he finds it.
Andrea, ironically, a similar situation in our family is what brought me to God after a lifetime of atheism. I was taking that poison pill you refer to, and one day instead of anger, I felt forgiveness and love.....out of the blue. I came to the conclusion that it had to be God working in me, because I never found forgiveness to be that easy. One thing led to another and the 2 amazing outcomes were 1. Our family is reconciled and closer than ever and 2. here I am at home at the Journey Community Church, as a Christian. Of course I know nothing about your husband's circumstances, but I will pray for a similar outcome to ours.....or at least peace in his life.
Thanks for the prayers Mike! Peace is ultimately what his spirit needs. I pray every day that he finds it.
Oh man Mike, that is a hard one. My husband's family wronged him is the worst way. This happened almost 6 years ago and it's still with him everyday. it's like that quote that goes something like, "anger and resentment are a pill you take and expect the other person to die." He's taken the pill and can't get past how he was wronged. Wanting revenge is consuming. It takes up energy. Energy that could have been used in more productive positive ways. It's such a hard thing to get past but it ultimately hurts you more that the person who wronged you.
I have a different point of view (I have shared it with him). I view what his family did as God's protection for my husband. The deed had to be so horrible for him to see the toxicity that they brought to his life. Even though he doesn't feel like it, he's a better person now.
Thanks for the prayers Mike! Peace is ultimately what his spirit needs. I pray every day that he finds it.
Andrea, ironically, a similar situation in our family is what brought me to God after a lifetime of atheism. I was taking that poison pill you refer to, and one day instead of anger, I felt forgiveness and love.....out of the blue. I came to the conclusion that it had to be God working in me, because I never found forgiveness to be that easy. One thing led to another and the 2 amazing outcomes were 1. Our family is reconciled and closer than ever and 2. here I am at home at the Journey Community Church, as a Christian. Of course I know nothing about your husband's circumstances, but I will pray for a similar outcome to ours.....or at least peace in his life.
Thanks for the prayers Mike! Peace is ultimately what his spirit needs. I pray every day that he finds it.
I never thought of myself as a "revengeful person" (Goodness, gracious No! ;) ...then I realized just how subtle my "getting even" can be, when I look at the person who "wronged me" and attempt to put them in a place of lesser value because of their actions towards me. Is that not "playing God"...oh what a "Just Judge" I can be!!
Thanks for the prayers Mike! Peace is ultimately what his spirit needs. I pray every day that he finds it.
Andrea, ironically, a similar situation in our family is what brought me to God after a lifetime of atheism. I was taking that poison pill you refer to, and one day instead of anger, I felt forgiveness and love.....out of the blue. I came to the conclusion that it had to be God working in me, because I never found forgiveness to be that easy. One thing led to another and the 2 amazing outcomes were 1. Our family is reconciled and closer than ever and 2. here I am at home at the Journey Community Church, as a Christian. Of course I know nothing about your husband's circumstances, but I will pray for a similar outcome to ours.....or at least peace in his life.
Thanks for the prayers Mike! Peace is ultimately what his spirit needs. I pray every day that he finds it.
Oh man Mike, that is a hard one. My husband's family wronged him is the worst way. This happened almost 6 years ago and it's still with him everyday. it's like that quote that goes something like, "anger and resentment are a pill you take and expect the other person to die." He's taken the pill and can't get past how he was wronged. Wanting revenge is consuming. It takes up energy. Energy that could have been used in more productive positive ways. It's such a hard thing to get past but it ultimately hurts you more that the person who wronged you.
I have a different point of view (I have shared it with him). I view what his family did as God's protection for my husband. The deed had to be so horrible for him to see the toxicity that they brought to his life. Even though he doesn't feel like it, he's a better person now.
Thanks for the prayers Mike! Peace is ultimately what his spirit needs. I pray every day that he finds it.
Andrea, ironically, a similar situation in our family is what brought me to God after a lifetime of atheism. I was taking that poison pill you refer to, and one day instead of anger, I felt forgiveness and love.....out of the blue. I came to the conclusion that it had to be God working in me, because I never found forgiveness to be that easy. One thing led to another and the 2 amazing outcomes were 1. Our family is reconciled and closer than ever and 2. here I am at home at the Journey Community Church, as a Christian. Of course I know nothing about your husband's circumstances, but I will pray for a similar outcome to ours.....or at least peace in his life.
Thanks for the prayers Mike! Peace is ultimately what his spirit needs. I pray every day that he finds it.
Hi Cheryl. How can I connect with you and Clint? Hope you are doing well
Thanks for the prayers Mike! Peace is ultimately what his spirit needs. I pray every day that he finds it.
Andrea, ironically, a similar situation in our family is what brought me to God after a lifetime of atheism. I was taking that poison pill you refer to, and one day instead of anger, I felt forgiveness and love.....out of the blue. I came to the conclusion that it had to be God working in me, because I never found forgiveness to be that easy. One thing led to another and the 2 amazing outcomes were 1. Our family is reconciled and closer than ever and 2. here I am at home at the Journey Community Church, as a Christian. Of course I know nothing about your husband's circumstances, but I will pray for a similar outcome to ours.....or at least peace in his life.
Thanks for the prayers Mike! Peace is ultimately what his spirit needs. I pray every day that he finds it.
Oh man Mike, that is a hard one. My husband's family wronged him is the worst way. This happened almost 6 years ago and it's still with him everyday. it's like that quote that goes something like, "anger and resentment are a pill you take and expect the other person to die." He's taken the pill and can't get past how he was wronged. Wanting revenge is consuming. It takes up energy. Energy that could have been used in more productive positive ways. It's such a hard thing to get past but it ultimately hurts you more that the person who wronged you.
I have a different point of view (I have shared it with him). I view what his family did as God's protection for my husband. The deed had to be so horrible for him to see the toxicity that they brought to his life. Even though he doesn't feel like it, he's a better person now.
Thanks for the prayers Mike! Peace is ultimately what his spirit needs. I pray every day that he finds it.
Andrea, ironically, a similar situation in our family is what brought me to God after a lifetime of atheism. I was taking that poison pill you refer to, and one day instead of anger, I felt forgiveness and love.....out of the blue. I came to the conclusion that it had to be God working in me, because I never found forgiveness to be that easy. One thing led to another and the 2 amazing outcomes were 1. Our family is reconciled and closer than ever and 2. here I am at home at the Journey Community Church, as a Christian. Of course I know nothing about your husband's circumstances, but I will pray for a similar outcome to ours.....or at least peace in his life.
Thanks for the prayers Mike! Peace is ultimately what his spirit needs. I pray every day that he finds it.
One last comment....they (whoever "they" are) say, "Revenge is sweet". I have not found that to be so. The few times I have actually had revenge, it was not nearly as sweet as advertised. In fact, it made me feel worse. On the other hand, the times I have given grace and forgiveness have proven to be every bit as sweet as revenge ever promised to be.
Thanks for the prayers Mike! Peace is ultimately what his spirit needs. I pray every day that he finds it.
Andrea, ironically, a similar situation in our family is what brought me to God after a lifetime of atheism. I was taking that poison pill you refer to, and one day instead of anger, I felt forgiveness and love.....out of the blue. I came to the conclusion that it had to be God working in me, because I never found forgiveness to be that easy. One thing led to another and the 2 amazing outcomes were 1. Our family is reconciled and closer than ever and 2. here I am at home at the Journey Community Church, as a Christian. Of course I know nothing about your husband's circumstances, but I will pray for a similar outcome to ours.....or at least peace in his life.
Thanks for the prayers Mike! Peace is ultimately what his spirit needs. I pray every day that he finds it.
Oh man Mike, that is a hard one. My husband's family wronged him is the worst way. This happened almost 6 years ago and it's still with him everyday. it's like that quote that goes something like, "anger and resentment are a pill you take and expect the other person to die." He's taken the pill and can't get past how he was wronged. Wanting revenge is consuming. It takes up energy. Energy that could have been used in more productive positive ways. It's such a hard thing to get past but it ultimately hurts you more that the person who wronged you.
I have a different point of view (I have shared it with him). I view what his family did as God's protection for my husband. The deed had to be so horrible for him to see the toxicity that they brought to his life. Even though he doesn't feel like it, he's a better person now.
Thanks for the prayers Mike! Peace is ultimately what his spirit needs. I pray every day that he finds it.
Andrea, ironically, a similar situation in our family is what brought me to God after a lifetime of atheism. I was taking that poison pill you refer to, and one day instead of anger, I felt forgiveness and love.....out of the blue. I came to the conclusion that it had to be God working in me, because I never found forgiveness to be that easy. One thing led to another and the 2 amazing outcomes were 1. Our family is reconciled and closer than ever and 2. here I am at home at the Journey Community Church, as a Christian. Of course I know nothing about your husband's circumstances, but I will pray for a similar outcome to ours.....or at least peace in his life.
Thanks for the prayers Mike! Peace is ultimately what his spirit needs. I pray every day that he finds it.
Hi Cheryl. How can I connect with you and Clint? Hope you are doing well
Thanks for the prayers Mike! Peace is ultimately what his spirit needs. I pray every day that he finds it.
Andrea, ironically, a similar situation in our family is what brought me to God after a lifetime of atheism. I was taking that poison pill you refer to, and one day instead of anger, I felt forgiveness and love.....out of the blue. I came to the conclusion that it had to be God working in me, because I never found forgiveness to be that easy. One thing led to another and the 2 amazing outcomes were 1. Our family is reconciled and closer than ever and 2. here I am at home at the Journey Community Church, as a Christian. Of course I know nothing about your husband's circumstances, but I will pray for a similar outcome to ours.....or at least peace in his life.
Thanks for the prayers Mike! Peace is ultimately what his spirit needs. I pray every day that he finds it.
Oh man Mike, that is a hard one. My husband's family wronged him is the worst way. This happened almost 6 years ago and it's still with him everyday. it's like that quote that goes something like, "anger and resentment are a pill you take and expect the other person to die." He's taken the pill and can't get past how he was wronged. Wanting revenge is consuming. It takes up energy. Energy that could have been used in more productive positive ways. It's such a hard thing to get past but it ultimately hurts you more that the person who wronged you.
I have a different point of view (I have shared it with him). I view what his family did as God's protection for my husband. The deed had to be so horrible for him to see the toxicity that they brought to his life. Even though he doesn't feel like it, he's a better person now.
Thanks for the prayers Mike! Peace is ultimately what his spirit needs. I pray every day that he finds it.
Andrea, ironically, a similar situation in our family is what brought me to God after a lifetime of atheism. I was taking that poison pill you refer to, and one day instead of anger, I felt forgiveness and love.....out of the blue. I came to the conclusion that it had to be God working in me, because I never found forgiveness to be that easy. One thing led to another and the 2 amazing outcomes were 1. Our family is reconciled and closer than ever and 2. here I am at home at the Journey Community Church, as a Christian. Of course I know nothing about your husband's circumstances, but I will pray for a similar outcome to ours.....or at least peace in his life.
Thanks for the prayers Mike! Peace is ultimately what his spirit needs. I pray every day that he finds it.
I never thought of myself as a "revengeful person" (Goodness, gracious No! ;) ...then I realized just how subtle my "getting even" can be, when I look at the person who "wronged me" and attempt to put them in a place of lesser value because of their actions towards me. Is that not "playing God"...oh what a "Just Judge" I can be!!
Thanks for the prayers Mike! Peace is ultimately what his spirit needs. I pray every day that he finds it.
Andrea, ironically, a similar situation in our family is what brought me to God after a lifetime of atheism. I was taking that poison pill you refer to, and one day instead of anger, I felt forgiveness and love.....out of the blue. I came to the conclusion that it had to be God working in me, because I never found forgiveness to be that easy. One thing led to another and the 2 amazing outcomes were 1. Our family is reconciled and closer than ever and 2. here I am at home at the Journey Community Church, as a Christian. Of course I know nothing about your husband's circumstances, but I will pray for a similar outcome to ours.....or at least peace in his life.
Thanks for the prayers Mike! Peace is ultimately what his spirit needs. I pray every day that he finds it.
Oh man Mike, that is a hard one. My husband's family wronged him is the worst way. This happened almost 6 years ago and it's still with him everyday. it's like that quote that goes something like, "anger and resentment are a pill you take and expect the other person to die." He's taken the pill and can't get past how he was wronged. Wanting revenge is consuming. It takes up energy. Energy that could have been used in more productive positive ways. It's such a hard thing to get past but it ultimately hurts you more that the person who wronged you.
I have a different point of view (I have shared it with him). I view what his family did as God's protection for my husband. The deed had to be so horrible for him to see the toxicity that they brought to his life. Even though he doesn't feel like it, he's a better person now.
Thanks for the prayers Mike! Peace is ultimately what his spirit needs. I pray every day that he finds it.
Andrea, ironically, a similar situation in our family is what brought me to God after a lifetime of atheism. I was taking that poison pill you refer to, and one day instead of anger, I felt forgiveness and love.....out of the blue. I came to the conclusion that it had to be God working in me, because I never found forgiveness to be that easy. One thing led to another and the 2 amazing outcomes were 1. Our family is reconciled and closer than ever and 2. here I am at home at the Journey Community Church, as a Christian. Of course I know nothing about your husband's circumstances, but I will pray for a similar outcome to ours.....or at least peace in his life.
Thanks for the prayers Mike! Peace is ultimately what his spirit needs. I pray every day that he finds it.
Hi Cheryl. How can I connect with you and Clint? Hope you are doing well
Thanks for the prayers Mike! Peace is ultimately what his spirit needs. I pray every day that he finds it.
Andrea, ironically, a similar situation in our family is what brought me to God after a lifetime of atheism. I was taking that poison pill you refer to, and one day instead of anger, I felt forgiveness and love.....out of the blue. I came to the conclusion that it had to be God working in me, because I never found forgiveness to be that easy. One thing led to another and the 2 amazing outcomes were 1. Our family is reconciled and closer than ever and 2. here I am at home at the Journey Community Church, as a Christian. Of course I know nothing about your husband's circumstances, but I will pray for a similar outcome to ours.....or at least peace in his life.
Thanks for the prayers Mike! Peace is ultimately what his spirit needs. I pray every day that he finds it.
Oh man Mike, that is a hard one. My husband's family wronged him is the worst way. This happened almost 6 years ago and it's still with him everyday. it's like that quote that goes something like, "anger and resentment are a pill you take and expect the other person to die." He's taken the pill and can't get past how he was wronged. Wanting revenge is consuming. It takes up energy. Energy that could have been used in more productive positive ways. It's such a hard thing to get past but it ultimately hurts you more that the person who wronged you.
I have a different point of view (I have shared it with him). I view what his family did as God's protection for my husband. The deed had to be so horrible for him to see the toxicity that they brought to his life. Even though he doesn't feel like it, he's a better person now.
Thanks for the prayers Mike! Peace is ultimately what his spirit needs. I pray every day that he finds it.
Andrea, ironically, a similar situation in our family is what brought me to God after a lifetime of atheism. I was taking that poison pill you refer to, and one day instead of anger, I felt forgiveness and love.....out of the blue. I came to the conclusion that it had to be God working in me, because I never found forgiveness to be that easy. One thing led to another and the 2 amazing outcomes were 1. Our family is reconciled and closer than ever and 2. here I am at home at the Journey Community Church, as a Christian. Of course I know nothing about your husband's circumstances, but I will pray for a similar outcome to ours.....or at least peace in his life.
Thanks for the prayers Mike! Peace is ultimately what his spirit needs. I pray every day that he finds it.
Mike, don't kid yourself the struggle is real. We all fall victim to revenge. I admit I go one of two ways. I typically cut those people out of my life completely, ignoring them and never wanting to be around them. Of course I justify this with the idea of "this is just good boundaries." The other option is keep track of these people from afar (which maybe if they knew would shock them) and internally wait for them to stumble or have I'll will only so that I celebrate and rejoice over their failures. Pretty evil huh?
It's not christ like at all. The Bible says not only have we been reconciled, we are also called to the ministry of reconciliation! I am reminded of Jesus while on the cross in full agony saying, "father forgive them for they do not know what they are doing." Boy do I need to learn that lesson and be more like Jesus.
Thanks for the prayers Mike! Peace is ultimately what his spirit needs. I pray every day that he finds it.
Andrea, ironically, a similar situation in our family is what brought me to God after a lifetime of atheism. I was taking that poison pill you refer to, and one day instead of anger, I felt forgiveness and love.....out of the blue. I came to the conclusion that it had to be God working in me, because I never found forgiveness to be that easy. One thing led to another and the 2 amazing outcomes were 1. Our family is reconciled and closer than ever and 2. here I am at home at the Journey Community Church, as a Christian. Of course I know nothing about your husband's circumstances, but I will pray for a similar outcome to ours.....or at least peace in his life.
Thanks for the prayers Mike! Peace is ultimately what his spirit needs. I pray every day that he finds it.
Oh man Mike, that is a hard one. My husband's family wronged him is the worst way. This happened almost 6 years ago and it's still with him everyday. it's like that quote that goes something like, "anger and resentment are a pill you take and expect the other person to die." He's taken the pill and can't get past how he was wronged. Wanting revenge is consuming. It takes up energy. Energy that could have been used in more productive positive ways. It's such a hard thing to get past but it ultimately hurts you more that the person who wronged you.
I have a different point of view (I have shared it with him). I view what his family did as God's protection for my husband. The deed had to be so horrible for him to see the toxicity that they brought to his life. Even though he doesn't feel like it, he's a better person now.
Thanks for the prayers Mike! Peace is ultimately what his spirit needs. I pray every day that he finds it.
Andrea, ironically, a similar situation in our family is what brought me to God after a lifetime of atheism. I was taking that poison pill you refer to, and one day instead of anger, I felt forgiveness and love.....out of the blue. I came to the conclusion that it had to be God working in me, because I never found forgiveness to be that easy. One thing led to another and the 2 amazing outcomes were 1. Our family is reconciled and closer than ever and 2. here I am at home at the Journey Community Church, as a Christian. Of course I know nothing about your husband's circumstances, but I will pray for a similar outcome to ours.....or at least peace in his life.
Thanks for the prayers Mike! Peace is ultimately what his spirit needs. I pray every day that he finds it.
Hi Cheryl. How can I connect with you and Clint? Hope you are doing well
Thanks for the prayers Mike! Peace is ultimately what his spirit needs. I pray every day that he finds it.
Andrea, ironically, a similar situation in our family is what brought me to God after a lifetime of atheism. I was taking that poison pill you refer to, and one day instead of anger, I felt forgiveness and love.....out of the blue. I came to the conclusion that it had to be God working in me, because I never found forgiveness to be that easy. One thing led to another and the 2 amazing outcomes were 1. Our family is reconciled and closer than ever and 2. here I am at home at the Journey Community Church, as a Christian. Of course I know nothing about your husband's circumstances, but I will pray for a similar outcome to ours.....or at least peace in his life.
Thanks for the prayers Mike! Peace is ultimately what his spirit needs. I pray every day that he finds it.
Oh man Mike, that is a hard one. My husband's family wronged him is the worst way. This happened almost 6 years ago and it's still with him everyday. it's like that quote that goes something like, "anger and resentment are a pill you take and expect the other person to die." He's taken the pill and can't get past how he was wronged. Wanting revenge is consuming. It takes up energy. Energy that could have been used in more productive positive ways. It's such a hard thing to get past but it ultimately hurts you more that the person who wronged you.
I have a different point of view (I have shared it with him). I view what his family did as God's protection for my husband. The deed had to be so horrible for him to see the toxicity that they brought to his life. Even though he doesn't feel like it, he's a better person now.
Thanks for the prayers Mike! Peace is ultimately what his spirit needs. I pray every day that he finds it.
Andrea, ironically, a similar situation in our family is what brought me to God after a lifetime of atheism. I was taking that poison pill you refer to, and one day instead of anger, I felt forgiveness and love.....out of the blue. I came to the conclusion that it had to be God working in me, because I never found forgiveness to be that easy. One thing led to another and the 2 amazing outcomes were 1. Our family is reconciled and closer than ever and 2. here I am at home at the Journey Community Church, as a Christian. Of course I know nothing about your husband's circumstances, but I will pray for a similar outcome to ours.....or at least peace in his life.
Thanks for the prayers Mike! Peace is ultimately what his spirit needs. I pray every day that he finds it.
I never thought of myself as a "revengeful person" (Goodness, gracious No! ;) ...then I realized just how subtle my "getting even" can be, when I look at the person who "wronged me" and attempt to put them in a place of lesser value because of their actions towards me. Is that not "playing God"...oh what a "Just Judge" I can be!!
Thanks for the prayers Mike! Peace is ultimately what his spirit needs. I pray every day that he finds it.
Andrea, ironically, a similar situation in our family is what brought me to God after a lifetime of atheism. I was taking that poison pill you refer to, and one day instead of anger, I felt forgiveness and love.....out of the blue. I came to the conclusion that it had to be God working in me, because I never found forgiveness to be that easy. One thing led to another and the 2 amazing outcomes were 1. Our family is reconciled and closer than ever and 2. here I am at home at the Journey Community Church, as a Christian. Of course I know nothing about your husband's circumstances, but I will pray for a similar outcome to ours.....or at least peace in his life.
Thanks for the prayers Mike! Peace is ultimately what his spirit needs. I pray every day that he finds it.
Oh man Mike, that is a hard one. My husband's family wronged him is the worst way. This happened almost 6 years ago and it's still with him everyday. it's like that quote that goes something like, "anger and resentment are a pill you take and expect the other person to die." He's taken the pill and can't get past how he was wronged. Wanting revenge is consuming. It takes up energy. Energy that could have been used in more productive positive ways. It's such a hard thing to get past but it ultimately hurts you more that the person who wronged you.
I have a different point of view (I have shared it with him). I view what his family did as God's protection for my husband. The deed had to be so horrible for him to see the toxicity that they brought to his life. Even though he doesn't feel like it, he's a better person now.
Thanks for the prayers Mike! Peace is ultimately what his spirit needs. I pray every day that he finds it.
Andrea, ironically, a similar situation in our family is what brought me to God after a lifetime of atheism. I was taking that poison pill you refer to, and one day instead of anger, I felt forgiveness and love.....out of the blue. I came to the conclusion that it had to be God working in me, because I never found forgiveness to be that easy. One thing led to another and the 2 amazing outcomes were 1. Our family is reconciled and closer than ever and 2. here I am at home at the Journey Community Church, as a Christian. Of course I know nothing about your husband's circumstances, but I will pray for a similar outcome to ours.....or at least peace in his life.
Thanks for the prayers Mike! Peace is ultimately what his spirit needs. I pray every day that he finds it.
Hi Cheryl. How can I connect with you and Clint? Hope you are doing well
Thanks for the prayers Mike! Peace is ultimately what his spirit needs. I pray every day that he finds it.
Andrea, ironically, a similar situation in our family is what brought me to God after a lifetime of atheism. I was taking that poison pill you refer to, and one day instead of anger, I felt forgiveness and love.....out of the blue. I came to the conclusion that it had to be God working in me, because I never found forgiveness to be that easy. One thing led to another and the 2 amazing outcomes were 1. Our family is reconciled and closer than ever and 2. here I am at home at the Journey Community Church, as a Christian. Of course I know nothing about your husband's circumstances, but I will pray for a similar outcome to ours.....or at least peace in his life.
Thanks for the prayers Mike! Peace is ultimately what his spirit needs. I pray every day that he finds it.
Oh man Mike, that is a hard one. My husband's family wronged him is the worst way. This happened almost 6 years ago and it's still with him everyday. it's like that quote that goes something like, "anger and resentment are a pill you take and expect the other person to die." He's taken the pill and can't get past how he was wronged. Wanting revenge is consuming. It takes up energy. Energy that could have been used in more productive positive ways. It's such a hard thing to get past but it ultimately hurts you more that the person who wronged you.
I have a different point of view (I have shared it with him). I view what his family did as God's protection for my husband. The deed had to be so horrible for him to see the toxicity that they brought to his life. Even though he doesn't feel like it, he's a better person now.
Thanks for the prayers Mike! Peace is ultimately what his spirit needs. I pray every day that he finds it.
Andrea, ironically, a similar situation in our family is what brought me to God after a lifetime of atheism. I was taking that poison pill you refer to, and one day instead of anger, I felt forgiveness and love.....out of the blue. I came to the conclusion that it had to be God working in me, because I never found forgiveness to be that easy. One thing led to another and the 2 amazing outcomes were 1. Our family is reconciled and closer than ever and 2. here I am at home at the Journey Community Church, as a Christian. Of course I know nothing about your husband's circumstances, but I will pray for a similar outcome to ours.....or at least peace in his life.
Thanks for the prayers Mike! Peace is ultimately what his spirit needs. I pray every day that he finds it.
One last comment....they (whoever "they" are) say, "Revenge is sweet". I have not found that to be so. The few times I have actually had revenge, it was not nearly as sweet as advertised. In fact, it made me feel worse. On the other hand, the times I have given grace and forgiveness have proven to be every bit as sweet as revenge ever promised to be.
Thanks for the prayers Mike! Peace is ultimately what his spirit needs. I pray every day that he finds it.
Andrea, ironically, a similar situation in our family is what brought me to God after a lifetime of atheism. I was taking that poison pill you refer to, and one day instead of anger, I felt forgiveness and love.....out of the blue. I came to the conclusion that it had to be God working in me, because I never found forgiveness to be that easy. One thing led to another and the 2 amazing outcomes were 1. Our family is reconciled and closer than ever and 2. here I am at home at the Journey Community Church, as a Christian. Of course I know nothing about your husband's circumstances, but I will pray for a similar outcome to ours.....or at least peace in his life.
Thanks for the prayers Mike! Peace is ultimately what his spirit needs. I pray every day that he finds it.
Oh man Mike, that is a hard one. My husband's family wronged him is the worst way. This happened almost 6 years ago and it's still with him everyday. it's like that quote that goes something like, "anger and resentment are a pill you take and expect the other person to die." He's taken the pill and can't get past how he was wronged. Wanting revenge is consuming. It takes up energy. Energy that could have been used in more productive positive ways. It's such a hard thing to get past but it ultimately hurts you more that the person who wronged you.
I have a different point of view (I have shared it with him). I view what his family did as God's protection for my husband. The deed had to be so horrible for him to see the toxicity that they brought to his life. Even though he doesn't feel like it, he's a better person now.
Thanks for the prayers Mike! Peace is ultimately what his spirit needs. I pray every day that he finds it.
Andrea, ironically, a similar situation in our family is what brought me to God after a lifetime of atheism. I was taking that poison pill you refer to, and one day instead of anger, I felt forgiveness and love.....out of the blue. I came to the conclusion that it had to be God working in me, because I never found forgiveness to be that easy. One thing led to another and the 2 amazing outcomes were 1. Our family is reconciled and closer than ever and 2. here I am at home at the Journey Community Church, as a Christian. Of course I know nothing about your husband's circumstances, but I will pray for a similar outcome to ours.....or at least peace in his life.
Thanks for the prayers Mike! Peace is ultimately what his spirit needs. I pray every day that he finds it.
Hi Cheryl. How can I connect with you and Clint? Hope you are doing well
Thanks for the prayers Mike! Peace is ultimately what his spirit needs. I pray every day that he finds it.
Andrea, ironically, a similar situation in our family is what brought me to God after a lifetime of atheism. I was taking that poison pill you refer to, and one day instead of anger, I felt forgiveness and love.....out of the blue. I came to the conclusion that it had to be God working in me, because I never found forgiveness to be that easy. One thing led to another and the 2 amazing outcomes were 1. Our family is reconciled and closer than ever and 2. here I am at home at the Journey Community Church, as a Christian. Of course I know nothing about your husband's circumstances, but I will pray for a similar outcome to ours.....or at least peace in his life.
Thanks for the prayers Mike! Peace is ultimately what his spirit needs. I pray every day that he finds it.
Oh man Mike, that is a hard one. My husband's family wronged him is the worst way. This happened almost 6 years ago and it's still with him everyday. it's like that quote that goes something like, "anger and resentment are a pill you take and expect the other person to die." He's taken the pill and can't get past how he was wronged. Wanting revenge is consuming. It takes up energy. Energy that could have been used in more productive positive ways. It's such a hard thing to get past but it ultimately hurts you more that the person who wronged you.
I have a different point of view (I have shared it with him). I view what his family did as God's protection for my husband. The deed had to be so horrible for him to see the toxicity that they brought to his life. Even though he doesn't feel like it, he's a better person now.
Thanks for the prayers Mike! Peace is ultimately what his spirit needs. I pray every day that he finds it.
Andrea, ironically, a similar situation in our family is what brought me to God after a lifetime of atheism. I was taking that poison pill you refer to, and one day instead of anger, I felt forgiveness and love.....out of the blue. I came to the conclusion that it had to be God working in me, because I never found forgiveness to be that easy. One thing led to another and the 2 amazing outcomes were 1. Our family is reconciled and closer than ever and 2. here I am at home at the Journey Community Church, as a Christian. Of course I know nothing about your husband's circumstances, but I will pray for a similar outcome to ours.....or at least peace in his life.
Thanks for the prayers Mike! Peace is ultimately what his spirit needs. I pray every day that he finds it.
I never thought of myself as a "revengeful person" (Goodness, gracious No! ;) ...then I realized just how subtle my "getting even" can be, when I look at the person who "wronged me" and attempt to put them in a place of lesser value because of their actions towards me. Is that not "playing God"...oh what a "Just Judge" I can be!!
Thanks for the prayers Mike! Peace is ultimately what his spirit needs. I pray every day that he finds it.
Andrea, ironically, a similar situation in our family is what brought me to God after a lifetime of atheism. I was taking that poison pill you refer to, and one day instead of anger, I felt forgiveness and love.....out of the blue. I came to the conclusion that it had to be God working in me, because I never found forgiveness to be that easy. One thing led to another and the 2 amazing outcomes were 1. Our family is reconciled and closer than ever and 2. here I am at home at the Journey Community Church, as a Christian. Of course I know nothing about your husband's circumstances, but I will pray for a similar outcome to ours.....or at least peace in his life.
Thanks for the prayers Mike! Peace is ultimately what his spirit needs. I pray every day that he finds it.
Oh man Mike, that is a hard one. My husband's family wronged him is the worst way. This happened almost 6 years ago and it's still with him everyday. it's like that quote that goes something like, "anger and resentment are a pill you take and expect the other person to die." He's taken the pill and can't get past how he was wronged. Wanting revenge is consuming. It takes up energy. Energy that could have been used in more productive positive ways. It's such a hard thing to get past but it ultimately hurts you more that the person who wronged you.
I have a different point of view (I have shared it with him). I view what his family did as God's protection for my husband. The deed had to be so horrible for him to see the toxicity that they brought to his life. Even though he doesn't feel like it, he's a better person now.
Thanks for the prayers Mike! Peace is ultimately what his spirit needs. I pray every day that he finds it.
Andrea, ironically, a similar situation in our family is what brought me to God after a lifetime of atheism. I was taking that poison pill you refer to, and one day instead of anger, I felt forgiveness and love.....out of the blue. I came to the conclusion that it had to be God working in me, because I never found forgiveness to be that easy. One thing led to another and the 2 amazing outcomes were 1. Our family is reconciled and closer than ever and 2. here I am at home at the Journey Community Church, as a Christian. Of course I know nothing about your husband's circumstances, but I will pray for a similar outcome to ours.....or at least peace in his life.
Thanks for the prayers Mike! Peace is ultimately what his spirit needs. I pray every day that he finds it.
Hi Cheryl. How can I connect with you and Clint? Hope you are doing well
Thanks for the prayers Mike! Peace is ultimately what his spirit needs. I pray every day that he finds it.
Andrea, ironically, a similar situation in our family is what brought me to God after a lifetime of atheism. I was taking that poison pill you refer to, and one day instead of anger, I felt forgiveness and love.....out of the blue. I came to the conclusion that it had to be God working in me, because I never found forgiveness to be that easy. One thing led to another and the 2 amazing outcomes were 1. Our family is reconciled and closer than ever and 2. here I am at home at the Journey Community Church, as a Christian. Of course I know nothing about your husband's circumstances, but I will pray for a similar outcome to ours.....or at least peace in his life.
Thanks for the prayers Mike! Peace is ultimately what his spirit needs. I pray every day that he finds it.
Oh man Mike, that is a hard one. My husband's family wronged him is the worst way. This happened almost 6 years ago and it's still with him everyday. it's like that quote that goes something like, "anger and resentment are a pill you take and expect the other person to die." He's taken the pill and can't get past how he was wronged. Wanting revenge is consuming. It takes up energy. Energy that could have been used in more productive positive ways. It's such a hard thing to get past but it ultimately hurts you more that the person who wronged you.
I have a different point of view (I have shared it with him). I view what his family did as God's protection for my husband. The deed had to be so horrible for him to see the toxicity that they brought to his life. Even though he doesn't feel like it, he's a better person now.
Thanks for the prayers Mike! Peace is ultimately what his spirit needs. I pray every day that he finds it.
Andrea, ironically, a similar situation in our family is what brought me to God after a lifetime of atheism. I was taking that poison pill you refer to, and one day instead of anger, I felt forgiveness and love.....out of the blue. I came to the conclusion that it had to be God working in me, because I never found forgiveness to be that easy. One thing led to another and the 2 amazing outcomes were 1. Our family is reconciled and closer than ever and 2. here I am at home at the Journey Community Church, as a Christian. Of course I know nothing about your husband's circumstances, but I will pray for a similar outcome to ours.....or at least peace in his life.
Thanks for the prayers Mike! Peace is ultimately what his spirit needs. I pray every day that he finds it.
Last evening we came back to the verse; "Thy word is a lamp to my feet and a light unto my path."' Today's verse 27 speaks of God's light shining inwardly to reveal the innermost chambers of my heart. God has the capacity to reveal to me what I need to change, in order to live a life of Integrity & True Grit!!
Cherl, I though the same thing!
Actions speak louder than words, talk is cheap, don't just tell me, show me.
Revenge is not sweet, it's exhausting.
Forgiveness takes less energy and allows you to move on. Ultimately it's up to God anyway.
I don't want to waste precious time with negative emotions, been there done that.
Jeri, been there done that and got the t-shirt. Such a good reminder. Time is short and precious to waste it on bitterness, unforgiving and revenge. "Ain't nobody got time for that."
I liked V4
Sluggards do not plow in season; so at harvest time they look but find nothing
God wants us to be proactive and anticipate our future needs and be prepared. We can't expect him to come to our rescue when we cause our own problems through lack of planning, etc. God provides for us but I would think he also expects us to be responsible. I can so relate to turning to him as an after-thought to bail me out.