An Unsigned Letter

I don’t get many anonymous letters but the mailman brought me one today. I read it several times and tried to see the heart of the writer.

I’ll confess that some of what was said seemed a little stronger than was warranted and if it had been signed I could respond.

However, there was constructive criticism that was good for me to hear.  I am receiving this as from the Lord.  The individual stated they were offended and there may have been others who were offended.  I don’t want anyone offended except for the message of the cross!

St. Paul said in Acts 24:16 – “So I strive always to keep my conscience clear before God and man.” That is my goal as well.

It’s my desire to live a life pleasing to God and in a recent message something evidently went sideways. I am truly sorry that happened, I am taking full responsibility, I’m asking Jesus to help me be more careful, and conform more perfectly to His image.

Blessings!

Pastor Mark

 

P.S.  I  encourage people to sign their letters or better yet, talk the pastor, teacher, manager, etc. face to face in order to 1) read their authenticity and 2) give them opportunity to make things right and/or ask for forgiveness.