I Could Learn a Thing Or Two From Her

I look at this girl and see infinite beauty. I don't say this because of her outward appearance, although she's got a killer smile and gorgeous eyes... I say this because of who she really is inside. I've known her for such a time now that I am beginning to know her heart, and see just who she is in Christ's eyes.

She is in my FiveStar group, we hangout together every Sunday at GSM, and I had the privelege of having her in my group at Renewal this fall. I'm beginning to see that I could learn a thing or two from this girl. The way she loves others is truly inspiring. She may not always receive this love back, but she is always more than willing to give it. I could tell you story after story where she has displayed this.

Last week at GSM, another one of my favorite middle school girls began crying in the middle of service because she was feeling very convicted by the holy spirit about something she did earlier in the week to Paige. She knew she should do something about it so she told me and asked me to go with her when she apologized and made things right with Paige so that Paige would know that she sincerely meant it and was very serious.

What was done to Paige by this girl was very harsh, and if I was Paige, I'm not quite sure how I would handle the apology from her... but what I saw take place in their reconciliation uplifted my heart and taught me what true forgiveness is and real love. The girl began to apologize, "Paige, I'm so sorry for what I did to you earlier this week. It probably made you feel like crap and I am really very sorry. This is really hard for me to say and admit so I hope you know that I truly mean this. I am so sorry. I know how you feel. I wouldn't really want to forgive me if I was you either. But I'm sorry."

I looked at Paige and she had tears welling up in her eyes while she smiled and said "It's ok... I forgive you." They hugged and then just went on their merry way! I couldn't get a word in between the two of them the rest of the night! I love watching these kind of things unfold and happen. Paige was hurt by this girl, but she was willing to look past it and realize the humanity in the other girl, so that their friendship could again be restored.

Paige is forgiven by our God and Savior and that alone makes her BEAUTIFUL. She is loved, so she loves others. I hope that I can learn how to forgive like her.