I often ask the Lord for guidance and he often answers. There was a situation I had with friends judging me for being all about winning, for allowing winning to take precedent over having fun and hanging out with them, for making too many excuses. My very character was attacked and it hurt. As I was overcome by anger, I knew that I should forego revenge in favor for forgiveness. Then today, this reading was sent to me...
2 Tm 4:8, 16-18
I have competed well; I have finished the race;
I have kept the faith.
From now on the crown of righteousness awaits me,
which the Lord, the just judge,
will award to me on that day, and not only to me,
but to all who have longed for his appearance.
At my first defense no one appeared on my behalf,
but everyone deserted me.
May it not be held against them!
But the Lord stood by me and gave me strength,
so that through me the proclamation might be completed
and all the Gentiles might hear it.
And I was rescued from the lion's mouth.
The Lord will rescue me from every evil threat
and will bring me safe to his heavenly kingdom.
To him be glory forever and ever. Amen.
I apologize to any of you who may not believe in God but my belief in God has played a big part in defining who I am. His words answered my prayers. His words let me know that everything will be okay.
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