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Groundhog Day is an excellent way to describe the ...

2011-11-23T03:42:42.840-06:00

Groundhog Day is an excellent way to describe the Christian walk. I often feel as if I'm learning the same lessons again and again...with a bit more added in each time.

Grateful for grace, redemption, and mercies that are new every morning.

Amy, thank you for sharing your thoughts! I wante...

2011-11-11T15:23:31.549-06:00

Amy, thank you for sharing your thoughts! I wanted to tell you that your paragraph about recognizing that a friendship with someone isn't healthy for you and you have to remove yourself from the situation to "prevent unnecessary conflict and drama", those words spoke volumes to me...

We are currently dealing with this kind of scenario in my house with my 15 yr. old daughter and a friend/family who "on paper look like we should/could be great friends with" and we have shared some very good times/memories with them, but there have also been too many conflicts, hurt feelings and way too much drama over 12 years of knowing each other.

Sadly, they live on our street, less than 10 houses away so it's not always easy to avoid seeing each other coming or going. But, It's now time to take that major step back, and I know they feel it too, as there has been minimal verbal contact for several months. While it doesn't feel completely wrong and it's for the best for my daughter and our family and the other family, as well, I struggle to find real peace with the loss of this relationship.

Your words of "prevent unnecessary conflict and drama" are helping me to move past this trial and support my daughter in the way she needs.

I tried to leave a comment before, but I don't...

2011-11-10T22:15:08.664-06:00

I tried to leave a comment before, but I don't think it saved..if it did, please excuse the double comment!! I totally agree with everything you said here. I think we ALL struggle with these things in one way or the other, but the fact you are able to be AWARE and articulate it like this speaks volumes. Thank you!
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Love this post. I think the same can be said for m...

2011-11-10T08:47:36.404-06:00

Love this post. I think the same can be said for me at times, and it's important to not dwell on the good or bad for too long because it keeps us from growing in the future. Thanks for sharing!!

Thanks for this! It's nice to know other belie...

2011-11-09T16:03:14.851-06:00

Thanks for this! It's nice to know other believers mess up, feel convicted about it, yet desire to do better! I had a situation last weekend in which I totally disobeyed God and as soon as I did, I knew it. We as humans have those good and bad days. There's no way around it. But, you're right...learning from those mistakes and desiring to do better tomorrow is all we as Christians can do. Thanks for sharing Amy!

Thanks for this! It's nice to know other belie...

2011-11-09T16:03:13.596-06:00

I have such a hard time forgiving people, even for...

2011-11-09T14:00:32.595-06:00

I have such a hard time forgiving people, even for the littlest things. I definitely need to remember that verse.

Also- totally off topic but you look absolutely gorgeous in that last post! What a fun dinner party ;)

Thanks for sharing your thoughts today. It amazes...

2011-11-09T09:48:05.844-06:00

Thanks for sharing your thoughts today.
It amazes me how, very regularly, you discuss issues that I am dealing with. This one about forgiveness is powerful as I am currently struggling so hard to _really_ forgive those who were once close to me. I feel betrayed, abandoned, and even kind of abused. I know it's because I placed trust in these people and they totally let me down, and that's something I just need to get over and move on.
I have to pray for strength daily when dealing with my situation, and now whenever I pray for me, I'll add in a word for you, too :)

Thanks for being honest and real.

You have an amazing sense of self-awareness. And a...

2011-11-09T09:11:10.822-06:00

You have an amazing sense of self-awareness. And an amazing ability of putting your thoughts into words without sounding contrived. Love how real you are...love it.

wow...guilty as charged. Never even thought of it...

2011-11-09T08:39:41.714-06:00

wow...guilty as charged. Never even thought of it that way. You are right, it's much easier for me to forgive the stranger that wrongs me and not those friends that I've known and loved forever. Time for some self-evaluation...lol! Thanks for this eye-opener. Will continue to pray over the relationship w/ "Ali"