Someone was offended by what I said, and asked that I remove it. So I did, and all day it has been eating at me. I felt like I did the opposite of what I was meant to do when I removed it. Like I'd been told specifically what to say and that I wasn't being obedient by not allowing it to stay visible.
It was a post about thanksgiving! How thankful I am to have had the hugely blessed weekend that I did! I seriously was full to bursting with love!! i got some MUCH needed quality time with both of my sisters, and my parents, and some friends that I hadn't seen in far too long! Gram got to play with his friends and spend the day with his Paw-Paw, and it was all so wonderful!
Then I went on to talk about the Devil stealing the joy of someone that I care about. And that friends is where the issue came into play. Someone with a guilty conscience will naturally assume that anything is about them. Someone battling the Devil himself will take offense to a prayer request, will find a problem with people praying that they find peace instead of the turmoil that they are so clearly drowning in. So I will absolutely and without apology say SOMEONE I LOVE IS BATTLING THE DEVIL AND NEEDS YOUR PRAYERS. And this time, I will not disobey God by removing what he so clearly has put on my heart. I do not serve any man or woman, and I answer to no one but Him.
If you find yourself upset that people are praying for your well being, I suggest that you stop right where you are and get on your knees, and PRAY FOR YOURSELF. Pray that the Lord will guide you and ask Him to show you the way. Pray for the forgiveness you so desperately and obviously need. Pray that you will be able to allow the people who love you, despite the things that you feel are keeping them from doing so, to love you the way we always have. Forgiveness from the Father is enough to remedy any ailment, it is enough to fulfill any emptiness, it is MORE THAN ENOUGH.
I have struggled with anger, and hurt, and disappointment this last few days. I have felt my joy being stolen and today, I realized that I was allowing it. No more. I will simply tell all parties involved, that even though I am hurt by your actions, I still love you. I still want the best for you. I still pray with every fiber of my being that you will ask God to help you through whatever it is you are going through.
This post will not be removed. It will not be taken down. It will not be edited. Should you find yourself taking issue with it, please feel free to call me. I will pray WITH you and FOR you.