-Wisdom and Virtue ~~

-----Agreeing Politically? // Forgive as Christ forgives you. ~~
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--"Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone.
--Forgive as the Lord forgave you." --[Colossians 3:13 / NIV] --

~~My feelings were hurt. A friend, at least I thought we were, deleted me from her friend list on social mediia The only reason I could figure was that we didn't share the same political views. It seemed she felt I was no longer worthy to be her friend. That stung. I strive to be fair and unbiased, willing to listen to both sides and make my own judgments.

Wayne and I don't always agree on matters, either. My husband enjoys reading science fiction, and I prefer regency romances or historicals. This doesn't mean the end of our marriage. It's the same when it comes to choosing television programs. He likes viewing the more comedies. Sure, books and television programs might be lower stakes than political convictions, but our mutual respect allows us to disagree on matters big and small.

As I mulled over my former friend's rejection, my pride snapped into place. I didn't need her as a friend anyway. I had plenty of people I preferred who were fair-minded. Then I thought about what Paul had written about doing our best to get along with everyone. Swallowing my natural tendency to write her off as well, I knew what I needed to do. I sent her a private message and apologized for anything I might have said that offended her. I didn't expect to hear back and was surprised when I did. We will probably never agree politically, but that's fine as long as we can respect each other's opinions.

-"Father, like in the prayer of St. Francis, let me be an instrument of
Your peace. Where there is hatred, let me sow love. "

--Guideposts/DM~
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