JUST CALL ME PETER

Just call me Peter.  Oh no, not Peter at his best but Peter at his worst, most agonizing time.  Peter, when he realized he had denied Jesus three times and he was shocked at himself and devastated by his behavior.

Yes, that would be the Peter I am identifying with today.  At one point, I even thought about never writing another post for the blog.  Who am I that God could use me to help others find hope and encouragement when I failed so miserably?

It all happened last night. I failed my God and I failed my son. I too was devastated.  There was an argument. Our voices got louder and louder, more out of control.  I spoke in anger what’s worse, I acted in anger.  It all happened so fast I don’t even know how it began or why I let myself go forward in such an ungodly manner.  I would take it all back if I could but what’s done is done.  Fellowship was broken with Chad and with God.

I knew immediately what I had to do.  I confessed to God the wrong I had done, yes, being very specific as the Bible says.  I did not feel any different but I know God heard and answered my prayer.

I then apologized to Chad.  I felt terrible about the whole mess.  It will not be easy for all things to be forgotten but I did try to apologize. I haven’t gotten to talk to him so I am not sure where we stand but I pray he will forgive me.

Sin always brings consequences. We will have to work through restoring our relationship one day at a time, one word at a time, one hug at a time.  Pray with me that God will be working in us to bring us closer than ever before.

 

1 John 1:9   (KJV)

⁹ If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.

 

Romans 8:28   (NLT)

²⁸ And we know that God causes everything to work together for the good of those who love God and are called according to His purpose for them.