ON THE SAME SIDE

Lately it seems I have found myself too often in a place that I really don't enjoy. Having to be a voice for God's spirit to those who aren't listening.

Now the problem is that the person has often been told what I have to say before. So what I am saying isn't new.

And it does seem rather pointless that I would need to say what isn't new or unknown. But still I do as I was inspired.

Naturally when you deliver the truth is doesn't get a thank you. It is more apt to earn a defensive reply.

Or a diversion where the person wants to point the finger at the messenger. Which never ends up in helping the situation.

Yet it is human nature. None of us enjoys being told things that somehow disturb our illusions.

That just doesn't give us any joy. It will do otherwise. It will most likely end any relationship.

Or the person will simply take time to act as if they didn't really do anything wrong. Or are not in need of change.

Such a familiar story, but never one that leads to growth. Just more need to follow the same path.

Even if the path is filled with detour signs. And the person decides that they are written in a way they don't mean what they actually suggest.

It is all part of the journey from denial to self discovery. A distance that can take a life time to complete.

Even more so if you aren't willing to notice when it is time to change paths. That sadly does happen to much.

Now in all of this am I saying I never have gotten lost? No, not at all. I made my share of wrong choices.

But the joy comes from not needing to pretend about it. For I know the Lord is there and even when I'm off track, I still try to listen.

So life moves along and maybe we find the right steps in the process. Hopefully without it being too painful.

And including to our pride if we walk by its light.