Let me be transparent for a moment... When you say I'm sorry, mere words are not enough. I had a history of saying I'm sorry thinking it would be enough to pacify those I hurt and yet continue in my negative behavior. However, as I have been reevaluating my life and my process of thinking, I found out your heart has to change first for your actions to line up with the words "I'm sorry." I was reminded of Minister
Sherita Rankins' message from Friday night where she quoted Heb
rews 10:26, "For if we sin willfully after we have received the knowledge of the truth, there no longer remains a sacrifice for sins." Neither you or I are exempt. When you know the truth, God is holding you responsible to change your actions. When you refuse to do so, the consequences are painfully heavy because there remains no more grace. And they affect you as well as those you are connected to. After graduation, I was forced to take a hard look at myself. I saw my heart must change so my actions would follow. Word of advice...(as I receive it for myself), Don't say "I'm sorry" if you don't plan to change your ways...
FYI...
Well, I have decided that this will be my last post for Chronicles of a Strange Girl. I have dedicated almost three years in this ministry. It has certainly been rewarding. As ministry and life demands have increased, I had to put my priorities in order. So as I graduate, I also elevate in my mind.
Thank you to all who have followed this blog and for your love, support and prayers... Feel free to look back on these posts if you ever need to be encouraged...
Grace and Peace,
Elder Twanna House
