September 25, 2010

Pride or Peace; You're Choice

09 25 10 Saturday

One year ago this weekend really stands out in my mind.  I remember it being the weekend that Alabama and Arkansas played here in Tuscaloosa.  It was a very hot Friday.  The status of my marriage was very much up in the air too.

What the difference a year makes. I believe I will remember this weekend a year from now too.  Melissa and I are doing better than we ever have.  We enjoy one another and our daughter.  Life is good!  I have learned many lessons during the year.  One thing that really stands out to me right now is relationships and forgiveness.  I have written on forgiveness as much as any subject, but it is a very important subject.  Not just forgiveness we give others, but forgiving ourselves too.  The older I get the less negative thoughts, feelings, or emotions I have inside me the better.  For me, forgiveness, restoration and reconciliation bring peace.  I like having peace in my spirit, soul, and body.  This also brings peace into my home.  There are so many relationships that have been shattered over the years that I wish I could restore and reconcile.  My heart breaks when I thing about the way I have treated folks over the years. However, I am learning.  Their is a lesson here for us all though.  Be quick to forgive others and yourself.  Let peace be the deciding factor.  Peace is so under rated.  Pride and peace can’t reside in the same place.  You will either have one or the other.  Do whatever it takes to have peace.  Forgive quickly and completely. Restore friendships now.  Reconcile relationships today!

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