I’ve struggled over the years, trying to navigate my way
through the quagmire of wanting to love people unconditionally, but wanting,
too, to take advantage of opportunities to mentor and coach them. And occasionally tell them they are
bugging me. (But mostly the
mentoring thing.)
Sure, there is a time and a place to confront someone in
love, with the goal of restoration, but for the most part, I needed to hear
what Neil says on the topic: Our
job is to accept people and let the Holy Spirit bring conviction in His time.
Suddenly, I’m relieved of a burden that was never mine to
bear; I’m not responsible for the spiritual maturity of people around me. Once again, I need to take care of
me. God is big enough and able
enough to work on everyone else…
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