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Originally Posted by Pianoman
Steadfast, I spent 45 minutes writing about my broken road, but lost it when I tried to post it!
All I'll say is that God has always been my friend. When others judged me because they didn't know my situation, I didn't get bitter because I knew why they did what they did.
Today I am much less judgmental of anyone that is struggling. Since then, God has smiled on me continuously!  Today I am a better man because of being broken! |
Pianoman,
People who have been through the fire come out changed. They realize that we are all levelled at the foot of the cross. Others think they would have done things different, handled things better, but one never knows until one is faced with things.
I do believe that you are a better man, not that you weren't before, but we all make poor choices when we are young and foolish, and then some of us make poor choices until we die. One can only hope that one can learn from past mistakes and never travel down the road that breaks one again.
You know, I always thought I was of good moral character and that I was above average in the Godly/spiritual area of my life. But I learned my righteousness was just like everyone else's...like filthy rags. Through my brokenness I realized my younger self was Phariseeical...I had to be broken to be shown who I was.
Broken, I am a more caring, more compassionate, and less judgmental than I ever have been. Not that I am not arrogant, self-righteous and judgmental at times...but I realize that spirit now...and humble myself so God don't have to break me again.
Just my thoughts...
Rhoni