Ever had

Ever had someone say in a whole room of people that they told someone not to come to the ministry you are leading because they would not like it? I have.  Several times. This one hurt worse because of how and who. I'm still trying to forgive. Maybe I'm small. Maybe I am. But it makes me feel angry and bitter and frustrated and angry and hateful and all of those unholy things. Sigh. And that's mean and small and pitiful.  In more than one way.
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I'm glad God understands.

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