Psalm 94:12
Joyful are those you discipline, Lord,
those you teach with your instructions.
Recently, I got the words "rebuke" and "reproof" on my mind, because somebody said something to me that was for my own good.....
Joyful are those you discipline, Lord,
those you teach with your instructions.
Recently, I got the words "rebuke" and "reproof" on my mind, because somebody said something to me that was for my own good.....
to refine, to offer correction;
constructive criticism, if you will!
It was to point out a fault that I have.
I was told that I have issues with money.
Did this statement hurt my feelings?
You bet it did.
But, I spent some time reflecting on what was said and realized that it was spoken in love and TRUTH. I sat in our porch swing and did a bit LOT of crying and soul searching......
and repenting to the Lord for my actions.
Since right before this revelation and the few days since, we've had to spend more money than we have in quite some time by having a tree cut, grinding out the stump, an unexpected $100 payment to somebody and me a new phone. I even offered to pay for an injection that the doctor suggested for my Mom that her insurance doesn't cover, and that's so unlike me because I've always felt that she's more well off than we are financially. That's not the point, though! Offering to pay was so out of the ordinary of something that would come out of my mouth. But, you know what.....
it totally wasn't Deb.
It was the Holy Spirit!
I was even able to send a text to the person who pointed out this "issue", as she called it, and tell her "thank you".
Honestly.....
I feel like a load has been lifted from my shoulders!
So, there!!!
That's my "true confession" for today!
How about you?
Has anybody ever pointed out a fault to you?
How did you respond?
Did it serve to change you?
Proverbs 17:10
A single rebuke does more for a person of understanding
than a hundred lashes on the back of a fool.
than a hundred lashes on the back of a fool.
HOPE y'all have a Terrific Thursday!!!
Breathing in Grace,
