A Lesson Learned

I’m learning to never say never. I’m learning to stop closing doors. I’m learning that waiting doesn’t last forever. And, not yet doesn’t mean no.

A good friend once said to me, The older I get, I have learned not to cut anyone off, because one day I may need them.

That resonated with me. There is a truth to it. When I was young and dumb, how easy to write off anyone for anything. Now that I’m older, I realize the pain you cause yourself when you coldly and callously write someone off.

It’s more than just the idea of maybe needing that person one day.. It’s loving and forgiving, like Jesus.

It’s living 1 Corinthians 13’s definition of what love is.

I’ve closed so many doors. This year I’ve found myself repenting for the pain it caused others. So often I was in full self-preservation mode, that I didn’t realize the pain that I caused while trying to protect my heart from pain.

I’m thankful that Jesus doesn’t give up on us. And as long as we have hearts open, He will come in, correct, and teach us – oh, so lovingly!

We are truly blessed!

*Original image courtesy of Yours Truly 🤍🌺☀️