Starting Over Again...
STARTING OVER, AGAIN (THE PRIVILEDGE WE CALL REPENTANCE) In looking back through the window of time, some of my most satisfying of life’s experiences were spent counseling with young people as they tried to navigate life successfully. I specifically recall counseling with a young woman we will call Rachael. (name changed to protect the repentant). Rachael was a lovely, vivacious young lady whose courage I admired but whose weakness was boys. Time and time again she would visit me in my office to confess her indiscretions with a new boyfriend. She was a good person who knew and desired to do right but her weakness was difficult to overcome. As I caringly listened, I offered a silent prayer, “Dear Lord, please help me know how to help this sweet daughter of yours”. I felt the inspiration come but hesitated to tell her so directly what I had felt. Then, reassured by the spirit and with a smile on my face, I said, “Rachel, I think the Lord just told me what your