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| My wise sweet friend |
All day long, I reflected on my friend's wisdom. The words "a place of lack" kept rolling around in my spirit. Soon, I found that my heart had softened and I was tender towards the Lord again. I was able to look at the offending party through God's eyes and pray for them. I won't say that it's easy to deal with this person now, but I have peace and am praying for victory in the situation. I don't mean victory over this person. I mean that this person will have victory in their life. They will be able to find in the Lord what they need to fill the lack in them. We will have victory in our relationship and God will be glorified.
If there are people in your life who are lacking in something, whether it be compassion, kindness, gentleness or meekness, pray that the Lord fill every empty place in them. Ask Him to come in like a flood and make them whole! As you pray for them, the Lord will minister to you and give you a peace that passes all understanding. I'm so grateful to my friend for letting the Lord minister to me through her.
God is good!
From His Lap,
Amen Erin, sometimes the Lord will bring someone to to minister to us, and we know its not them but the Lord letting up know what to do, I have been there many times through my walk with the Lord. Thanks so much for sharing!
ReplyDeleteGod is so faithful, Pamela! He knows just what we need and when we need it! Thanks for stopping by!
DeleteBlessings,
~Erin
Precious wisdom. You are so right. Bill Gothard says, "When we voluntarily invest something of value in the life of the one who has offended us, we move from true forgiveness to true love." It sets us free. May the Lord use your love for the one who has offended you to show them the way to true freedom.
ReplyDeleteI love that quote, Anne. Thanks so much for sharing it with me. It fully explains what I was trying to say! I'm so glad you came by!
DeleteBlessings,
~Erin
Though I'm not a Christian, I am sure this message hold of every human. I have been there many times in life, have been flabbergasted at how life took over from there!
ReplyDeleteThank You for an inspiring post.
I'm so glad you stopped by! God will always send someone across our path who will speak to our hearts and our situations so that we can move forward and be whole!
Delete~Erin
What a wonderful message, Erin. I've never thought to pray for what people need in terms compassion, kindness but it's the right thing to do :)
ReplyDeleteI think you're right, Anne. When we pray for them, it takes our mind off of the hurts and pain they've caused us and it allows an opening for God to move in their lives. That's the best way to respond, for them and us!
DeleteI'm so glad you came by!
~Erin
Praying for those that have offended us is one of the greatest signs of Christ like love. knowing the kind of person you are, I'm not surprised that you can do this. HUGS
ReplyDeleteThank you, Becky. It's not easy or fun. But I want to live radically...radical love, radical joy and radically giving grace. I can live no other way!
ReplyDeleteBlessings,
~Erin
You might like this, or maybe you've already read it:
Deletehttp://michaelhyatt.com/faithful-is-the-new-radical.html
OMG, Becky, I just wrote a post on living an intentional radical life before I saw this link you posted here! Isn't God good to confirm!!!!
DeleteThank you for sharing,
~Erin
Great minds...
DeleteErin... Oh how I can relate! You are blessed to have such a wonderful friend that is in tune to your needs. WHat a true blessing. God has a way of putting the right people in your path when you need them, doesn't he? God Bless you my sweet {blogging} friend.
ReplyDeleteAmen, Carla. I'm so grateful when others and myself are obedient to the Lord and speak out His ministering words!
ReplyDeleteBlessings,
~Erin
I have a weird relationship with a friend I feel this really relates to. I try to be and do the right thing yet it never seems enough for her. I often get the cold shoulder from her when life circumstances leave me forced to make decisions she doesn't agree with. I keep telling myself and hearing others tell me to drop her and run because it's not healthy to have people in your life that don't love you 100%, but rather only when they get their way. I'm just not built to be one who drops and runs. I wonder...is there such a thing as a silent bully? Perhaps that's what I'm up against. I will be praying over this for sure.
ReplyDeleteBlessings my friend,
~Rosann
Rosann, you are so sweet. You could never be one to drop and run! But there are people who are silent bullies. And we do not have to let oursevles be bullied. But we can still pray for those people and desire God's best for them. You bless me so much!
Delete~Erin
Erin – this was so wonderful to read. And for you to post my pic! I had to giggle thinking readers will say, “oh yeah – it’s the lack lady!!!” HA!
ReplyDeleteIt was a privilege to pray with my friend. As always. I love it when we lift each other up. We need to remember to do this because God is always faithful.
Still praying for you!!! Our God will supply all our need!!!
Dianne
Erin – this was so wonderful to read. And for you to post my pic! I had to giggle thinking readers will say, “oh yeah – it’s the lack lady!!!” HA!
ReplyDeleteIt was a privilege to pray with my friend. As always. I love it when we lift each other up. We need to remember to do this because God is always faithful.
Still praying for you!!! Our God will supply all our need!!!
Dianne
what a kind and beautiful friend.
ReplyDeletethere have been people in my life that have had complete lack of heart and compassion. where some are no longer in my life, i pray for them to find peace and discover what truly matters in life.
i'm so glad you're feeling well and strengthened more and more by your faith, Erin.
xoxox
maria