Take Time to Learn Your Lesson

Have you ever had someone define you, your whole existence, who you are inside and out, by one chosen moment? They take no heed of anything else. All that is good in you simply doesn't matter. It's not an enjoyable place to be is it? 

We say we forgive, but we still condemn. It's humanity. We say we are flexible, resilient, and yet, we hear the snap of our branches. We hold others high until they fall, whether big or small, then we give them the "scarlet letter"... 

All of us have stood in this place at one time or another. We are the sinners, and yet, we are the ones condemning. 

How do we redeem ourselves? If you truly love, hope, and have faith how do you move forward?

You made a mistake. That mistake now defines you in the eyes of the person you hold dear; you respect, love, and honor this person secondary to the Saviour, in the image of the Lord, Jesus Christ. Tears won't cease, your heart won't stop it's rapid dance, because you are in a place that feels like drowning, cold, unwelcome. You've confessed your sin to the Lord, you have stated the facts of your behavior out loud for others to hear, and as God forgives you, this person is unable to see your light, your heart, or your soul anymore. Your deepest apology goes to how your mistake made them feel. As your body moved while your mind was blank, these moments though you are unable to replay still haunt you.

As most of us, you are your own worst critic and how you feel is tenfold. Your heart is broken; yet, you are determined to praise your Love beyond all means to everyone. Your vision is on His light and the light He's graced within you. He believes in you, He knows you are worthy of a second chance, He embraces you in His blessing. Ask the Lord that He give you strength to move forward in honor, respect for yourself in mind, body, and soul. To allow you the chance to bestow upon Him your deepest gratitude for His sacrifice, for His love, kindness, and forgiveness. 

How do you break through to the person that you love? Move forward in God. Be honest with your feelings. Leave it up to the Lord. 

Reflect on what you have learned. What is the lesson?