Well, we are a little farther along and have found a purpose in all that has happened. We went to a women's ministry together last night. My girls were surrounded with Godly women who prayed that they could be a good example for my girls. It was a wonderful experience that would not have happened if DD2 was still in the play. It has also taught me to analyze the value of theater. For many years, theater was shunned by some people as unacceptable. Does it cause pride? Does it edify? As with all things, we have to look in our own hearts to see what exist there. I now believe our time is better spent in activities with the church. Hopefully, we can glorify God. Do I believe I gossiped or committed slander? No. I should not have used the word evil. All sin is evil but we don't want to put the word with it. The show must go on, but we'll not be there. There are times when we have to fight to conform to God's law to love our neighbors. This was a challenge when faced with someone hurting your child. But I can say that I love my neighbors; have found joy in not spending time and money for gas that I didn't have for the theater; and been taught another great lesson about where we want to spend our time and energy. I feel completely blessed to have had the experience of once again finding grace in the Lord. He never stops extending grace. |