Scripture: Galatians 4:16
So then, have I become your enemy by telling you the truth?
Thought for the Day: Telling the truth can be so formidable and difficult when you know the truth-telling will not be heard well. I’m pretty certain we have all been there at one time or another, and we have all chosen to approach those moments with the best intentions. At times, we have chosen to be brutally honest, and in other moments, the decision was to add a little sugar coating…and of course, there were those times were we avoided the truth at all cost because it did not appear to matter in the bigger scheme of things. Yet for Paul, he had to speak the truth even in the knowledge that there might be those who would view him as the enemy. He goes on to explain to the Galatians how he truly has their best interest in mind, yet when the truth hurts, we usually don’t believe that to be the case. Defensiveness can be helpful and keep us from being hurt by someone who just wants to cause us pain, but it can also be the obstacle that keeps us from the insight that would provide us health, joy or forgiveness. It is understandable why some people are skeptical as they have been hurt, yet this is the reason we should put ourselves in community where trusted friends can assist us in discerning what will be helpful and healthy.
Prayer: Surround me with kind and generous voices, O Lord, who desire to move us toward the kingdom life. Amen.
TONIGHT
Men’s Group
Meeting at Cramer Retreat Center
Dinner – 6:30pm
Study – 7:00pm
