Robin Gudal: Giving grace to ourselves, too

EN(dur)ANCE by Robin Gudal

Have you ever done something stupid? Didn’t know the whole story and reacted? Overreacted? Misspoke?

Robin Gudal

Ugh!

I have and recently did again!

Really Robin?

I instantly knew I didn’t have the whole story but jumped into “leader mode” and reacted. I do have passion! Sometimes my strength becomes my weakness and, in that moment, that was definitely the case.

My next feeling was embarrassment.

Again, really Robin?

I didn’t sleep well that night as I played the scenario over and over in my head.

The person was a stranger so there was no option for an apology as I processed more.

Then came disappointment with myself.

Grace is great and I often share it with others but it can seem difficult to give to myself.

My daily verse after that “toss and turn” night was:

“I took my troubles to the Lord; I cried out to him, and he answered my prayer.” — Psalm 120:1, NLT

Then a few days later:

“O Lord, you are so good, so ready to forgive, so full of unfailing love for all who ask for your help.” — Psalm 86:5, NLT

I am praying this action and now lesson doesn’t repeat it self.

The last portion of my signature is so true this week!

Robin (Beckman) Gudal is intentional in life, a wife, momma, nana, friend and a flawed and imperfect follower of Jesus.

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