I talked with Grant today.
He apologized sincerely. He was afraid to call, unsure how angry I would still be. He didn’t sleep well last night and felt horrible about what he said and did after the concert.
Of his own volition, he acknowledged that he is selfish, immature, and has unrealistic expectations for the woman he dates and ultimately marries. He has never been able to make a relationship last, and he told me that he knows he has some growing up to do.
He wants to seek the Lord and get his life in order so that he can be ready for a legitimate relationship. “I have a lot of growing up to do before I’m ready to be a spiritual leader.” He wants to learn how to date seriously and with intentionality. Not with me; we established that. But with someone. Someday.
And he wanted to affirm me. Admitting that he spoke too harshly, he wanted me to hear that I am:
Encouraging, Supportive, Uplifting
Sweet, Kind, Thoughtful
Honest, Authentic, Real
Smart, Savvy, Successful
My encouraging nature is his favorite thing about me. “You believe in me in ways no one else does. You believe in me more than I believe in myself.” Yes, I do. That’s because I believe you are teachable, self-reflective, and genuinely want to be a godly man. And when we align our desires with God’s, we can be sure that we have what we have asked of Him (1 John 5).
I’m glad we reconciled. His friendship is one I did not want to lose.
If you enter your place of worship and, about to make an offering, you suddenly remember a grudge a friend has against you, abandon your offering, leave immediately, go to this friend and make things right. Then and only then, come back and work things out with God. -Matthew 5:23-24
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