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  From:  karen (karen10051)   2/11/2002 6:43 am  
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We do not stand alone in this world...everything we do ripples out and touches other people, sometimes in ways we cannot imagine. Have you ever done something hurtful, judged someone quickly and unfairly, and then watched it ripple? I did so today, and am sorry, and have begged forgiveness...and yet, in truth, my own judgement was a ripple that came from being judged unfairly myself. 
I am really really struggling desperately with this... and ask for your prayers.



  
  
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  From:  BenRDeemed (ScottR1982)   2/11/2002 10:05 am  
To:  karen (karen10051)   (2 of 3)  
 
  314.2 in reply to 314.1  
 
Karen, 
Grace and peace to you.. 

Been there, done that. It is one of the reasons why I approach the message boards the way I do. We fail often, but I want to encourage you... 

Romans 8:28 
And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose. 

Even the bad things we do, God works for good. You have obviously learned that you should not judge as quickly, and as you put that learning into practice you will be a better person. God will have taken your failure and used it for your growth, your good. 

I had a good friend in high school that I borrowed something personal from. I returned it, but in the process it was either stolen or lost. He blames me for the lost item and to this day we haven't fully reconciled (this happen 20 years ago). I have asked for his forgiveness for my part, but beyond that, there is nothing I can do. But God will work even that for good. 


The Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit 
Scott 
  
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   From:  karen (karen10051)   2/11/2002 10:52 am  
To:  BenRDeemed (ScottR1982)   (3 of 3)  
 
  314.3 in reply to 314.2  
 
Thanks for your wise words.


  
  
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