Not Standing Alone

 So, it seems that lately I am just embroiled in strife and conflict. Not a place that anyone likes to be and not a place of my choosing. There have been some things that needed to be addressed here and there and it seems to have fallen to me to address them. Again, not my ideal spot but it is what it is.

One of the things that has come from this is that I have hurt a friend by standing up for what I believe is right. He and I are certainly on the opposite sides of the issue and each of us have our supporters. It has certainly hurt him and he has expressed his feelings, his hurt, his anger, which is understandable. But, I can't think of any way I could have handled it and differently.

Today's word is a very familiar passage, which I am sure we have used before. James 4:17, NLT, which reads, "Remember, it is sin to know what you ought to do and then not do it."

Even when it is uncomfortable, even when it is not popular, even when it is not well received, if we know what is right, we ought to do it. Why? Because, if we know what is the right thing to do and we don't do it, it is sin. I would rather be uncomfortable than sinful.

We will all have decisions to make, stands to make, in our lives. There will be those times when everyone supports you and you can obviously see that you are doing the right thing. There will be other times when it seems that you are standing on your own. But, if it is GOD'S will for you to stand, you are not standing alone.

Be Blessed,

Mickey T