Part of the removal of the things, that are purged from our life, is the unpleasantness. The Word says that unless we go through chastisement, we are not His children (Hebrews). If I am going to endure chastisement then I am His and those things that have been in my life removed through correction leave a better me(or less like me and more like Him!) But the process of removal often is painful. How do I know? Even this morning I was touched by a letter from a friend, who is angry with me because of situation that occurred between us. I don't think on either part it began as an "intentional" sin, but somehow through not dealing with it, it grew a root that needs to come out. The ability to get busy and move on with life for us caused a rift that is fixable, but caused damage between us.

My nature in the past has been to put off the unpleasantries of life while attempting to get every thing else done. God is forcing me to deal with that iniquity if you will. Today, I have to sit with someone who always tries to have the edge on me and the reality of it is I am not looking forward to it. And before the end of the day there is another "confrontation" that needs to come about. Why, today? Because the value of dealing with the issues now is a better one than trying to put it off to later. How many times have we joked about procrastination and said well, I can do it tomorrow.

I think what God wants me to share with you is that procrastination at dealing with the unpleasantness(sin) is not going to be at our timing but His. It seems that God is calling us to a greater depth of responsibility and with that comes the need to resolve issues. I am one who often lets God work at His own pace in people's lives bringing that which needs to be brought forth through His hand, and yet there are some things He has entrusted to me.

I have always said "delayed repentance is disobedience" and that the fruits of putting something off, even with "valid" reasons causes difficulties.

I am not a confronter. If confronted, I am instantly in play. But God is doing something in my life(and no I am not thrilled-actually I think I am!) and it is real. I have prayed that all that is not of Him is removed and He is doing that and it is exciting though not always comfortable.

So I praise God for friends willing to stand me up because they care for me. I praise God for this person and the hope and prayers that they have placed in me.