Barriers

23 Search me, God, and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts. 24 See if there is any offensive way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting. Psalm 139:23‭-‬24 NIV

God is cool. I just prayed this prayer as I was driving home last night. I wanted to know if there was anything blocking me from his work in my life. I'd been struggling at work trying to connect to my employees and it wasn't going well with some. As I prayed this prayer God placed on my heart that I should ask forgiveness for the part I'd played in any misunderstanding. Me apologize? But I've only ever been nice and easy going. Why do I have to apologize? They're the ones with the issues, right? Wrong. Herein lies what's wrong with pretty much everything: I'm not to blame; it's someone else's fault.

Think about that for a minute. Then think about a moment when you took issue with something. Were you blameless in the exchange? What about your attitude? Was it all about you?

I realized my attitude was holier than though in nature. I wasn't exhibiting a servant's heart. I was making it about me. Yes, they carry some of the responsibility, but not all. So I apologized. I acknowledged the part I played in the misunderstanding. We are now able to move forward.

God will change your heart if you let him. He will help you understand what's going on and give you wisdom and clarity. But you must acknowledge your part and ask for any barriers to be removed...and mean it.