I believe, when we repent of our sin, the scary, accusatory thoughts that go through our heads are from Satan, not God. That would be forgiveness.
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Interesting.
But what about being convicted by the HS? I’ve experienced this conviction..doing something I really didn’t want to..like attend a function where I don’t like anyone BUT one person will be there and I just can’t stand her (not true..she’s a good person..lost..but basically good and we disagree on politics..it’s a really long story..) but I absolutely MUST GO. I didn’t realize at the time but I was moved towards restoration. I felt so awkward, so out of place and just hovered around her not knowing what to do. I made everyone around us uncomfortable, she was visibly upset, and I felt like a crazy person. So I left. Then she messaged me, and expected an angry, harsh reply. Instead I asked for forgiveness. And restoration happened.
Are we best friends? Nope. We rarely speak in any form. Do I support her hocus pocus voodoo hoodoo crystal shop? Or the transgender sidewalk crossing that she sponsored? No way. So what changed? My heart. I have no explanation other than God did it. He showed me a way that didn’t have resentment or bitterness, or political divide.
I do pray for her. I ask God to continue to bless her. That’s how I pray for the people I don’t like. It’s really hard to do that at times..most times. But I do..and then my heart fills with His love and I wonder why I still find it so hard to pray that way
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I have learned to treat people I disagree with respectfully. Otherwise, you give them ammunition to use against you.
And the fellow I work with at the church every Monday has opposite political views as I do. We get along well, but we’ve learned not to discuss politics, for the most part.
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