I hope you will both find a way forward. Family is important. I will pray for you.
Prodigal Sister: 16 Years Not Yet Returned
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LittleTuneAlright
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Many times, I have felt so overwhelmed in what I was going through with others, I actually had to walk away...or, push people away rather than be able to speak the truth because of pride, fear or embarrassment.
Its not so easy to see in the throws of the moment, just what is controlling us.
That's where prayer is indispensable.
With the person I mentioned in my reply before, I simply told them I am always here if they need me. When we had a long talk a couple of years ago, I did my best to just listen and apologize where I knew I failed, and for the hurt they were feeling. (I didn't apologize for things I didn't do, but was careful not to push or argue my points too aggressively.) But I did offer a listening ear, legitimized their pain, and apologized where appropriate ...then left the door open should they ever need me. It doesn't help to leave their presence with more/new wounding.
This person knows I will always help if it's in my power to do so. I had just driven almost 4 hours to pick them up and drove another 2 and a half hours to a large city for them to have surgery. Then, I was there to drive them back home after the surgery, tend to a few needs ...talk a few hours ....then make my drive back home almost 4 hours. Then another time after, I paid for them to see my chiropractor to treat some conditions they were dealing with.
We are called to do good to those who hurt us. It is a witness to them.
Idk if that helps any at all.
Lambano
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I do not fit in with my family and Ive had to let go of many friends who were bad influences. And others who were only friends with me for what I could give them.
I cant make a judgement call with the sister, I just know Ive wanted to believe well about so many and this type of thinking has always lead to me being disappointed. You dont have to have her in your life. Just forgive her from the heart as Jesus said and the rest is up to you.
BarneyFife
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Just had a wonderful chat with my friend @Wrangler on the phone with very encouraging reports about his efforts to navigate a reconciliation with his sister.
I've long believed that relationships are the one area of life where you'll find God very much willing to perform bonafide miracles if we're only willing to show Him we're serious about our desire for healing.
Wrangler was willing to put in the prayer work and God is proving faithful.
I'm so thankful that we have a God who works in us both to will and to do of His good pleasure!
I've long believed that relationships are the one area of life where you'll find God very much willing to perform bonafide miracles if we're only willing to show Him we're serious about our desire for healing.
Wrangler was willing to put in the prayer work and God is proving faithful.
I'm so thankful that we have a God who works in us both to will and to do of His good pleasure!
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