A broken people picker was somewhat responsible for my traumatic and failed first marriage. But because of this difficult experience, I learned healthier boundaries, and compassion for those suffering unhealthy relationships.
My personal identity became rooted in the knowledge of being a precious daughter of a good and kind Father. The reality of my great worth in Him caused my people picker sensors to become more discriminating. I’m now blessed with a wonderful husband who knows Father’s goodness. We celebrate 17 years of marriage next week.
Assisting the sick and dying was a great part of my life through 40 years of nursing. Many of these years included leadership responsibilities involving hiring, firing and training. All helped to keep vulnerable patients safe and well cared for.
Responsibilities often weighed heavy on my mind and heart, knowing the outcome greatly affected people’s lives. Healthier boundaries, an identity rooted in a good Father who holds all authority (as explained in last blog), and wise direction, brought countless opportunities and greater goodness to lives.
My life experiences with a good Father and with people have been for good, in spite of mistakes along the way. My good Father forgives and corrects as I open my mind and will to His correction. With His wisdom, compassion and strength, goodness is being passed forward, intersecting and teaming up with like-minded individuals.
I’m watching this fireball of Father’s goodness grow, as I travel back and forth monthly between Florida and Tennessee. In each area, I’m experiencing like-minded people working together to bring Father’s greater goodness into many lives. Want to come along? Redeemed mistakes are part of a good resume!
“He is the stone that makes people stumble, the rock that will make them fall.” They stumble because they do not listen to God’s word or obey it, and so they meet the fate that has been planned for them. But you are not like that, for you are a chosen people. You are a kingdom of priests, God’s holy nation, his very own possession. This is so you can show others the goodness of God, for he called you out of the darkness into his wonderful light.” 1 Peter 2:8-9 NLT