Hello fellow ‘Carolers’,
I think I can speak for DirectorDude when I say thanks for a great night of rehearsal. Your patience and quietness makes our time go much easier.
I still get a lump in my throat when I watch the scene where Belle and Ebeneezer end their ‘engagement’. Although it’s just a play, thinking about the pain of broken relationships is very real, as all of us know. Life sometimes deals some pretty hard and painful blows. How we react to them is the most important thing, and many times how others react to us makes a difference on how we react to pain. When others come along side us in support and not in an effort to ‘fix everything’ it helps the healing process.
I think that is what Paul was talking about in Galatians 6:1. When we see someone who is struggling in their spiritual journey, gentle restoration is the key to healthy healing. This week as we pray for the ‘empty pew people’ pray for an awareness of the pain others are feeling. Often, when people lash out at us it is because of their own pain and not our actions.
Blessings on your week! See you Sunday.
Bob
