Dad posted something on FB aimed at me, but some feedback he got probably wasn't what he was expecting. He has opened himself up to others' opinions besides his and Pastor's. Hmmm...
This is by your cousin, Melissa:
"The hardest part about what I've been going through is accepting that I can only apply these things to my own life. It's really difficult to let go and let God. We can speak truth from our lips, but others hear God speak when they are ready to hear him speak. The hardest part of acceptance was realizing God spent more time speaking to me, about me, through his words. I sat through a sermon that was based on not hearing his words and thinking about how they apply to others. Even though we are supposed to speak the truth to others in love, it's been my experience God chooses to spend more time working on me when he speaks to me. I had a lot of discussions with Him on forgiveness and not being able to let go of the fact that a person who hurt me didn't understand. I took that very, very personally. But ultimately it's between them and God. The fallout from it is unfortunately our own hurt, but it isn't a reflection on us. You are a chosen and loved child of God. You are fearfully and wonderfully made in his image. Store up truth in your heart whether it does or doesn't apply to you so you know you are following His will, but I hope you can also find peace in letting Him take the wheel. It. Is. Hard."
Thanks, Melissa!
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