I had to have an incredibly tough conversation with a student today. It is never fun addressing sin in someone’s life, let alone not trying to be awkward in the way of setting up that meeting.
After replaying the conversation in my head, I am happy with the way it went. While it was incredibly hard, and I actually had to dismiss him from a responsibility and privilege I had given him, I know that he is better served because of our conversation today.
It would have been much easier to give him the benefit of the doubt that he will do better, but then where doconsequences fit in? I believe in grace, but just as much as I believe in the power of consequences.
After today, I hope to have taught a lesson that has served me well in my life. Consequences are real, they do have devastating effects, and noone likes dealing them out.
I love this student and hope to have set him up to succeed in life rather than slide.
12 May
Tough Times in YM
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