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Thursday, May 26, 2005
This past Sunday, the seniors took over the podium in 5 minute bursts. It's a tradition that started 9 years ago and the graduates look forward to sharing the wisdom they've gleaned over the last few years.
One senior did something very interesting this year...but first, a little background.
There were two particular senior guys who started the year out as close friends. I'm not sure exactly what transpired, but they had a heated argument in late Fall and decided not to hang around each other.
It affected them both. It's difficult to show up at a small group Bible study when there's tension between the two. It can be hard showing up at Sunday School when everybody's asking what happened...maybe even choosing sides, etc. One of them eventually decided to stop coming. Just seemed easier that way.
Well, during his speech, he decided to talk about the "elephant in the kitchen" and made the comment that he learned some things during that time. He said he was changing some things in his life, and he wanted to say he was sorry for the broken relationship.
They made up right then and there.
Now, I'm sure that they both have some details to iron out and discuss. I'm sure that the hurts are still there and the issues--whatever they are/were--are unresolved unless they've met in the last few days to iron them out.
But the lesson that was given is that broken relationships need to be repaired, especially between brothers and sisters in Christ. Matthew 5: 23 & 24 says, "If therefore you are presenting your offering at the altar, and there remember that your brother has something against you, leave your offering there before the altar, and go your way, and first be reconciled to your brother, and then come and present your offering."
I was encouraged by their desire to at least start working on things that night. So, for today, is there a relationship you need to work on before making your "offerings?" What is hard about doing that? What are the benefits of working through those things?
Brent 4:19 AM
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