Lesson learned

It can look harmless, even tranquil, but there is an undertow.  The rip tide can pull a person far from the point of entry.  It happened to me once in Michigan with my cousin, Linda.  As we frolicked like children in Lake Michigan, I noticed that we were far downstream from our point of entry.  A quarter mile away I could see our beach chairs and towels.  The lesson I learned was that the undertow is pulling whether we are mindful or not.  That is what was happening with me in regard to wasted Facebook time.  

Those who disregard discipline despise themselves, but the one 

who heeds correction gains understanding.  Proverbs 15:32

Do not rebuke mockers or they will hate you; rebuke the wise and they will love you.  Proverbs 9:8 Sunday night I received a loving remonstration.  The above Proverbial wisdom from King Solomon - the wisest man to ever draw breath - framed my response.   Aaron led the way.  Such courage!  I marvel at Aaron's willingness to demonstrate his love and trust by going where angels fear to tread.  He gingerly told me, in so many words, that my use of Facebook was out of character and rude.  The rude part is my interpretation because the LORD had been saying that on the margins for awhile.  I needed someone to share their concerns with gracious integrity, and Aaron stepped up.  Thank you.  Danielle stood by his side with supportive "for instances."  I wrote the following on Monday: Dear Aaron and Danielle ~ Once again, Aaron, you have lived up to your name as a Bringer of Light.  Your brave broach of the facebook concern has surely brought light to me.  I have been reading Scripture since our conversation and have taken the appropriate steps in response to the LORD's  rebuke. As often happens, 'sudden' insight comes after days, weeks or even months of God speaking on the margins.  It took someone up close and personal to bring the sin to light.   My abuse of the social medium was sin because it was perpetuated to bring attention to myself.  My actions were rude, arrogant and ill-advised.  I am embarrassed that I was not more discerning.  God has now forgiven, so I go forward in obedience.     What was needed was someone who loves me enough to snatch me bald-headed.  Thank you, my daughter and your wonderful husband, for your courage.  I know that you would never bring me pain.  Your insightful concerns are wrapped in kindness and devotion.  Therefore I can trust your intent.  All of my children respect and love me.  I will remain under the safe canopy of my children's devotion for all of my days.  I am grateful beyond words.   I am light as a feather with the new-found freedom to spend my time in more prudent pursuits.  There is nothing like a godly rebuke - leading to confession and repentance - to cleanse the soul.  Thank you for trusting that my response would be in keeping with your intentions.  Only a fool ignores the righteous rebuke of a loved one.  Truly the words of the wise bring life.   My hope is that I will increasingly walk in wisdom to the Glory of God and benefit of others.   All my love and respect ~ the mom/care

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