My apologies.
Why is it that I always have to have the last word in an argument? Why do I always need my opinion to be heard? Why am I so good at manipulating people? Why must I always be so abrasive in my honesty? Why do I find pleasure in pointing out my friends' flaws? Why am I so condescending to nonbelievers? Why do I always believe that I am right?
Why am I writing out my struggles????
This is a form of apology to anyone that has ever been a victim of my sin (specifically those listed above). My personality is plagued.... completely DISEASED.... and I'm sorry for the times that you've been exposed to my flaws.
I'm sorry for the times that I've been a bad witness... a bad encourager... a bad sister..... a bad listener..... a bad friend.
Please believe me--- the Lord is in the process of renewing me, and changing me. I think internal sin (as opposed to external sin) requires a longer transformation time & a longer healing period.
And please, if you truly love me---- you won't be afraid to confront me about my offenses.
Why am I writing out my struggles????
This is a form of apology to anyone that has ever been a victim of my sin (specifically those listed above). My personality is plagued.... completely DISEASED.... and I'm sorry for the times that you've been exposed to my flaws.
I'm sorry for the times that I've been a bad witness... a bad encourager... a bad sister..... a bad listener..... a bad friend.
Please believe me--- the Lord is in the process of renewing me, and changing me. I think internal sin (as opposed to external sin) requires a longer transformation time & a longer healing period.
And please, if you truly love me---- you won't be afraid to confront me about my offenses.
posted by sarah braica @ 11/02/2005
2 Comments:
At 12:12 AM,
Mic said…
Sarah,
Continue to let God convict you. Accept God's convictions and let him make you more and more Christlike.
I am encouraged to see God working in your life, correcting you. We are not perfect and we constantly need God to train us in righteousness for the rest of our lives.
Personally I am praying about God giving me more love for others, and how to truly love them...the Lord is correcting me too, and the bitterness that I can keep inside...
It's good that God is faithful, and even though we screw up, he is still there...if we run away from Him, He is there looking for us.
James 5:16
Therefore, confess your sins to one another and pray for one another, that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous person has great power as it is working.
1 John 1:9
If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness.
My cousin, my friend, my sister...may God hear your prayers..
Love,
mic
At 8:08 PM,
Doctor Andy Nixon said…
thanks Sarah (read my blog to understand)
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