July 31, 2009
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Betrayal Of A Friend
Have any of you read Psalm 55? If you have you would see David was struggling with the betrayal of a friend not just any friend but a close friend –one who he had close fellowship with.
Several years ago I was reading this Psalm and I could relate to David.
Can you relate to this?
Is there someone you thought was a very close friend you felt had betrayed you?
I think there are times people start out trying to help someone but somewhere along the line they get off tract and it ends up becoming gossiping about that person.I think there heart was in the right place but we are humans and we are not perfect.
I think all of us me included needs to stop and look into our hearts and see if what we are doing is really helpful or has it become more than that.
Comments (1)
Hey girl, it’s so good to see you… I saw your update and had to respond… I’ve been going through this very thing… people who I thought were my friends, I just found out had been talking about me behind my back for many years… it’s very hurtful and humiliating, but, I’m reminded of the scripture Psalm 118:8, “It is better to trust in God than to trust in man.” Just a little Bible Trivia for ya, this scripture is the MIDDLE verse of the whole Bible… kinda neat that it’s putting God first, once again.
Gossip is a horrible sin and we’re all guilty of this at one time or another… gossip tears and rips friends and family apart… we have to remember that the Devil is out to rip our lives apart and unfortunately he uses people who are the closest to us… it hurts, but, we cannot give the Devil the upper hand…
I’m fighting back with forgiveness and love… doesn’t mean I have to be friends with them, but, forgiveness is a powerful tool of the Lord!
It hurts, especially when it’s FRESH… but, we have to keep going and keep ourselves in CHECK from gossip… it’s not fun when it’s you people are talking about… ya know?
Good to see you and talk to you soon… I’m planning to return to Xanga on a regular basis at the end of August… I can’t wait!