Yesterday was my re-entry into the counseling appointments. I had two new counselees starting so the day was continuous once the appointments began. God just never stops showing me why He had this ministry started. What an honor and privilege it is to invest time in it.

I’ve written about talking to my ex-wife about her now attending a Celebrate Recovery where she lives. My daughters had told me of this ahead of the recent trip. I talked with her a couple of times while we were at our daughter’s home. This past Sunday when the kids and grandkids were here for Mother’s Day, I told my oldest daughter about conversing with her mom regarding the CR attending. She wanted to know how that went but there were too many listening ears so I just said we could talk when it was private. This morning early the conversation took place.

I have been on my journey long enough that the bitterness I held towards my dad has dwindled significantly. So, when I heard my daughter’s comments this morning about her mom, I was alarmed at first, but very quickly I remembered where I was at my daughter’s stage of life. I can’t fathom what I’d done if my father had sought help for himself and tried to make amends with me when I was younger. But, I heard from my daughter just what I fear I would have said. Today, I know how God works us through all of our bitterness so that we can eventually let it go and let it be replaced with a joy and understanding. I know God will do this for my daughter. I pray the hurt can dissipate soon for she is in her own counseling.

God never wastes a hurt and I pray for this to be the outcome once again.