Good Shepherd Church (LCMS)

Just wanted to share a story tonight...for the past couple of years, I've been kind of upset about something. It wasn't affecting my day-to-day thoughts or activities, but it was nagging me. Well, this week, I can put that in the past.

I thought a friend of mine had turned a blind eye to the way another friend of hers was treating me...and, she just blew it off...not realizing that I was hurt by it all.

I tried to explain it, but it didn't really work. Finally...earlier this evening...there was a breakthrough. I talked with the person who had said some mean things...and, I also talked with the friend of mine. I guess all this is to say that some things aren't resolved right away...even for those of us (pastors, maybe) who are supposed to know all the "right" aways to work out problems.

God takes these opportunities, which might also be considered our stubborn moments, to teach...discipline...instill...or change people. And, right this moment...I am glad to have my friend back without reservation. And, I'm glad that our joking back-and-forth is part of our friendship...but, there is a serious side that allows us to talk about real life, too.

Anyway...just a short reconciliation story for y'all...