Learning from my mistakes

Recently I have been frustrated at a relationship that has been damaged. Some friends just had a child, and are struggling to adjust to the change in their lives. I have helped over a thousand women give birth and bond with their babies, so it is hard to be shut out of my friend’s lives at this crucial time. They are stressed out and making mistakes that I could help them avoid. I know that our friendship will be restored, but how much needless hurt will happen to them and their child, and how much time will be lost that we could have enjoyed together.
While I was praying about our past, present and future hurts, God whispered softly to my heart, “Child, think about your life and my love. I am very wise and have offered to guide your steps many times. You are prone to do the same thing as your friends. Instead of coming to me for help and wisdom you think, ‘I know what to do, how to guide my own steps. I want to do it my way.’
“When you think and live this way, I don’t get mad at you, but it makes me so sad to see you make bad choices, that will lead to years of pain and tears. Just ask for my help, ask for my wisdom, admit that you can’t guide your path through life without me. I love to make things better, to fix your messes. Don’t shut me out now when you need me the most. Give me a chance!”

I can do that today, and so can you. Gerry