Everyone
standing at a crossroads has made mistakes and chosen less than the honorable,
upright way to live. Standing at a crossroads, where decisions and choices are
critical, may seem overwhelming. A helicopter pilot in Vietnam was unable to
rescue a soldier from a fire fight. He misjudged the situation and consequently
the soldier died.
"Not a day goes by that I do not
think about the soldier I let die," mourned the pilot. Compounding his torment was his
refusal to share this guilt and grief with his family. Secret-keeping results
in secret suffering of self-incrimination. Crossroads experiences can be
disturbing, but they need not be devastating. All humans make errors in
judgment.
Jesus instructs us to make things
right. Do whatever it takes to make amends for poor judgment, mistakes, and deliberate
acts of anger. If this is impossible, own up to your weakness and confess it to
Christ; seek forgiveness and comfort as you grieve for yourself. Tell others
you're suffering, and ask God for strength and grace to endure.
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