The lesson was on repentance and the principle that repentance requires change was repeated, as well. Lynzy commented, though, that when she thinks of change she thinks of changing clothes or changing jobs -- both require not only a shedding of the old but also a donning of something new.
This comment made me think of this person I am mad at right now. I know that to be angry at her and not forgive and be offended, are all sins. I try not to think about her and then I'm not mad, but somehow that doesn't really feel like I've really made things right in my heart. I'm just avoiding the problem, not thinking about her so I don't get mad all over again and sin some more! I've told the Lord that I'm sorry and asked His forgiveness, but when I think about her . . . I am mad again!
I think this comment holds the key for true repentance. I'm trying to not be mad, but I am not replacing it with love. I need to do something kind for her. When I thought that, I knew that doing something for her would change my feelings. It will work. I already feel the change as I ponder what I could do for her . . . instead of pondering on how wrong she was and how right I am, etc. etc.
I am thankful to the Lord for this insight, because it was a bondage from which I wanted to be freed. He has, yet again, come to my rescue and handed me the key. Now it is up to me whether or not to use it.
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