Justice

for if you thoroughly amend your ways and your doings, if you thoroughly and truly execute justice between every man and his neighbour...... Jer 7:5
Yesterday we came together to farewell little Timothy (my unborn grandson) and I was to face my ex husband for the first time in 4 years. I had concerns as to how I would fare.
One of the important steps, in DivorceCare is reconciliation and it had always been a goal. There are levels of reconciliation, the first being basic civility, the second friendship.
When Tony and I met again last night I could see an olive branch extended to me. Tony was not judging me he was genuinely friendly. I had attained the next level.
I am about to go to Brisbane to stay with my daughter for ten days. Tony also lives in Brisbane. I have been invited to have a cup of tea with Tony and his wife. The third level of reconciliation is a close friendship where all animosity is gone and love for the family is more important. Grace is present to allow both parties to be who they are and to live how they have chosen to live. I think this will be attained when I am away.
I love how my God has a greater desire for our lives. I can see more freedom coming. I sense a freedom I didn't have before and I look for the full release to be what I am called to be. I am now truly able to move on. Praise God!
I believe that just behaviour comes out of genuine love which can only be attained through forgiveness. Thank you Lord! You are good. Amen!

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