" MISTAKES " I'VE MADE A FEW

This week the Lord has robustly put this subject on my heart. Have you ever misspoken or just did the wrong thing? None of us are perfect least ways me, I fail at one thing or another from time to time. I truly believe that it's alright to blunder in this life, just as long as we learn from our mistakes. Have you ever made a mistake, do you attempt or say somethings that you're just not sure about? Mistake is defined as: a wrong judgment: Misunderstanding (2) a wrong action or statement: Error. to make a wrong judgment of the character or ability of. to confuse with another; Misinterpret. Mistakes, it's always important to admit them, now, how do you react when someone suggests you have done something wrong? Do you move to correct the mistake or deny that you need to correct it? Listen, the next time someone suggests you are wrong, take an honest look at yourself and choose God's way instead of yours. Something in each of us strongly resist admitting we are wrong. But I admire people who openly and graciously admit their mistakes and sins. People who can do this have a strong self-image. This person does not always have to be right to feel good about themselves. Be willing to reconsider to admit you are wrong and to change your plans when necessary. Oh, and remember, the first step toward forgiveness is confession. THE LAST TIME A PARENT OR A PERSON IN AUTHORITY REBUKED YOU, WERE YOU HURT, ANGRY, OR MAYBE DEFENSIVE? BE SILENT AS THIS CAN BE A TEACHABLE MOMENT. A WISE MAN ONCE SAID " PRAY TO THE LORD FOR ME ". NOW, IF YOU'RE REBUKED FOR A SERIOUS INFRACTION, IT IS FOR YOUR GOOD. ADMIT YOUR ERROR, REPENT QUICKLY AND ASK FOR PRAYER. When we make ridiculous statements, it is difficult to admit we are wrong. Sticking to the story, just to save face, only compounds the problem. It takes more courage to admit a mistake than to hold resolutely to an error in judgment. Reviewing our past helps us understand how to improve our behavior. It shows us the pattern to our spiritual growth. Learn from your past so that you will become the kind of person God wants you to be. Now, charting our spiritual progress helps to avoid re-visiting mistakes of the past. Question, have you any progress lately? Recording your thoughts about God and lessons you have learned over a period of time can be a valuable aid to our Spiritual Growth. A record of your spiritual pilgrimage will let you check up on your progress and avoid repeating past mistakes. How many times have you said, here we go again. Until Next Time... Jim