I was reminded today of the cardinal rule of speaking truth. A mentor told me this: before and after you speak what you believe to be truth, you should engage in what he called “the labor of prayer.”
I did not do that (either before or after) posting this week. I apologize.
I’m sure some of what I’ve said is true and some of it not, though I don’t know that I could tell you which is which. I know this, too—I’m on a journey. I’m in process. I’m not even close to being finished.
So forgive my premature blurting. Know that it may or may not be true/wise/Biblical. I’m leaving it posted because, well, to take it down would make me feel like I was covering my tracks, and I’m not doing that. Feel free to continue to comment on it and know that I will try to do a better job of thinking (and praying) before I speak.
Adam,
Your heart has never, ever been in doubt. You are one of the most sincere people I’ve known in my life, and for that I’m thankful. I’m also thankful you’ve had some good discussion in these pages over the last week. I know that’s encouraging to you.
We’ve known each other a while, and we’ve managed to disagree over many things, while also agreeing on most of the important things. We’ve also spent most of our time being good friends to each other, while undoubtedly we have let each other down on occasion.
I just want you to know I’m not going anywhere. It is a journey, and I appreciate that you make your steps in that journey open for all to appreciate or challenge, support or question.
That kind of openness takes courage, a trait which you have rarely failed to display.
left by Trey on 02.16.2007 at 9:37 pm