Broken relationships. These trouble me, even when it isn't my relationship that is broken. I hate to see this with anyone I care about. I like there to be peace, even when people disagree. There is a broken relationship right now that is really bothering me, as it hurts people that I love. But I can't fix it.
This morning I spent a considerable amount of time writing an email to one of the parties involved. I did a great job of asking questions and explaining my view of the situation. I expressed how the parties involved were hurt, and how I was also hurting for those involved. I even explained how I disagree with both parties in this, but how I still love and support them both. Then I deleted it. Why? Because it is just one of those situations that are better left to God. I cannot fix it, even though I would really like to build a bridge between them. I felt better, getting it on the outside, but to tell the truth, it still troubles me.
Several years ago, a prophetic guy visited our church. He spoke a word to me that I know was from the Lord, and it still rings in my heart when it needs to. "You will accomplish more by your prayers than by your involvement." It was a nice way of telling to me keep my mouth shut, trust God, and pray. He was right. In this instance and in many others.
I can't always fix things, but it is my nature to be a peacemaker. Sometimes the only way I can effect peace is to pray. It brings me peace, and often times calms the waters of other situations.The scriptures say that our prayers go up like incense before the Lord. So this morning I wrote out my peace offering and sent it up as a smoke signal. Thanks for stopping by and quieting me this morning, Lord. I could have done more harm than good.
