As we speak to the Father, our motives will be exposed, and we will recognize our need for repentance. - Neal Lozano, Abba's Heart
A little over twenty-five years ago, my wife and I had been having a terrible time in our marriage, which I was convinced I had sound biblical reason to terminate. When I was finally certain of my position, I approached one of my closest friends to discuss it with him.
His response was simple: "I understand. But God hates divorce, and I don't believe that's His will for your life." When I became willing to actually seek the truth, even if my motivation was mostly to confirm my own chosen course of action, the Truth met me where I was. By no means was this as simple as deciding to heed my friend's advice, but eventually we got to a much healthier place.
When beginning to post this yesterday morning, I let myself be interrupted by an oppositional 7-year-old who didn't want to do anything of the necessary tasks to prepare for school. My response to her underscores my ongoing need for repentance.
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