The summer before grade 9, my dad was the song evangelist at the Riverside Wesleyan Family Camp in Maine. They ran a youth camp at the same time and I have precious memories of that week. I can still see the rustic dorm rooms and remember all the places the old school bus took us. The counselors from Bethany Bible College were wonderful and God gave me some very special friends that I kept in touch with for years. I even returned to Presque Isle, Maine to be a bridesmaid.
Today I am writing about a line I heard when I was at Riverside Camp. It was spoken in a sermon by the evangelist, Rev. John Gray. I can't remember the Scripture, but I remember writing this line in the margin of my Bible.
After the "but" comes the truth.
It has stuck with me all these years.
What we really think often comes after the "but".
Think about it when you use the word "but" or hear it used.
It will work, but...
I like it, but...
Would it be different if it had been said this way?
..., but it will work!
..., but I like it!
After the "but" comes the truth.
This message still makes me think about what I say or write after the "but".
Much wisdom, being mindful about what comes after the "but." And good advice!
ReplyDeleteThanks for visiting from SOS, Fran. Yes, it was very good advice!
DeleteOh, that's interesting. Makes me think about the way I phrase things too.
ReplyDeleteI was 14 then...and I remember it so well. Wise message. Thanks for being here, Julie.
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