The last few days have been rather emotionally draining. Family tensions have been running high online. Sometimes differences can be celebrated and sometimes they are nothing less than painful. There is pain on both sides right now with no apparent solution outside of God's intervention. Of course, He is a God of miracles. He has a way of taking what we cannot change, working with what we cannot understand, and doing things we thought impossible. When we give up, He takes over and He must take over here because we are helpless before Him.The chicken? Oh yeah, that was me. Not one to stir the already bubbling pot, I spoke (actually I typed...). Sometimes we have areas where we cannot back down, even if that would be easier; even if it would appear to promote peace. Sometimes we have to tell the truth, because it is the truth that sets people free. I must learn to stand for truth while there is still truth to be shared. Honestly, the truth does hurt. It hurts me too, but it doesn't change what it is. Besides, this doesn't really come as a surprise to anyone, it's just that they don't want to hear it. Ugh!
I love you Marty! I am so thankful for the example that my family is to me. It certainly is hard to speak up sometimes, but it is so very important to speak the truth. I know you love your extended family very much, and you show it.
ReplyDeleteI am there! Praying for you!!
ReplyDeleteWhat would a bird do? I wonder if the chicken you posted as squabbles? I know we have had our share of them over the 54 years we have been married. And no doubt a few more but one thing is that we try to avoid them.
ReplyDeleteEither He is Lord of All, or He is not Lord at all (comes to mind)...
ReplyDeletemy heart goes out to you. It is not easy... I know exactly what you mean.
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ReplyDeleteYou're tender heart is such an example of the Love of Christ. I Love You, and I have not known how to respond to all this going on. I can not chip away at a heart that is so hardened. I will Love, and pray, and be prepared with an answer when she or any of the others asks me about my joy, and love. You are quite an example.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Kim. I don't feel like much of an example, but I do appreciate your kind words. They are a healing balm. I love you too.
ReplyDeleteMartha you are an example to all of us.
ReplyDeleteI think too many times I have failed by wanted to be the fixer or people pleaser...
Truth is truth, and sometimes it really does hurt. Thank you for this honest word that speaks to my heart.
I love you.....
I can completely relate to this, Martha. I tried to be a peacemaker in my family and was told to stop trying to shove reconciliation down their throats. The truth does hurt sometimes, and when pride is greater than love, there is a standstill in the situation. I'm still glad I spoke up for what was right. I cannot control the outcome, but my conscience is clear! I hope your situation works out better than mine and everyone involved does what Jesus would do!
ReplyDeleteI heard a lovely commentary on the radio Wednesday about when it is wrong to be nice. That we don't serve our LORD or the people around us when we politely dodge the hard-to-speak truth.
ReplyDeleteI pray you are filled with peace now, Martha!