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I Blew It

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Vince

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I got into a shouting match this morning with the founder of the orphanage where I volunteer. She had been causing conflicts over the keys to the computer room, and this morning she provoked the situation too far. I wish that I had not lost my temper and had simply walked away and resigned. But I blew it.

This also means the end of the Saturday evening Bible cartoons, as well as the Wednesday night children's church. (We had 34 last night, by the way). It means the end of my friendship with her husband, the pastor of the Mexican church where I do the Wednesday night children's church.

I blew it. I was successfully provoked, and I blew it.

Adios, Vicente
 
Vince said:
I got into a shouting match this morning with the founder of the orphanage where I volunteer. She had been causing conflicts over the keys to the computer room, and this morning she provoked the situation too far. I wish that I had not lost my temper and had simply walked away and resigned. But I blew it.

This also means the end of the Saturday evening Bible cartoons, as well as the Wednesday night children's church. (We had 34 last night, by the way). It means the end of my friendship with her husband, the pastor of the Mexican church where I do the Wednesday night children's church.

I blew it. I was successfully provoked, and I blew it.

Adios, Vicente
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I think anyone who says they have never "blown it" probably just has a very poor memory. We've all been where you are at some time in our Christian walk, I'm sure. Is it possible to reconcile with this woman and her husband? There is much at stake in this situation, and they may come to realize this also and not punish the children because of this difference of opinion. If you try and they won't reconcile, then you know you have done all you can. It's then up to them.

I'll be praying for you about this situation.
God Bless.
 
A furious missionary has informed me that the director is actively slandering me over the incident. Only he believes it.
 
I'm sorry to hear this Vince. Hopefully this may be reconciled and forgiveness entails but pehraps the Lord has other plans.
 
Nick, in praying over the matter, I have asked God "Why didn't I just quit a few weeks ago, when she went to war over these keys?" The answer is that God didn't tell me to.

I'm very upset and I appreciate the friendship of the people on this forum.
 
Not knowing the full story, I think it would be cool to go back, say you're sorry for your part and walk away. It wouldn't appear that you're doing so simply to get your volunteer position back, and it would be on them. They might be compelled to consider their share of the blame, but even if they don't, you can move on in good conscience.

God knows, I have crossed the line and most of the time it's with my own family :shame
 
Thanks Jason.

I just got off the phone with a Christian friend in the US. He pointed out that there is such a thing as Godly anger. He reminded me that God might have wanted to rebuke her. She's the one who sent the boy to Hope House without telling them about his homosexual godparents. She's the one who has run off most of the Christian volunteers, and who put unsaved people on the board.

Maybe God wanted me to rebuke her. The problem here is that I think I just lost my temper in response to years of abuse out of her.
 
a rebuke most be bold and done in love, been on end of that. ouch, it hurts. but the repenting and forgiveness is better.
 
I'll be praying that God's will be done in this matter and that those involved will seek His guidance and direction.

God Bless.
 
I'll pray for you as well Vince. Y'all are doing too much of an important work down there to allow it to crumble. :pray
 
Sounds like you are dealing with a Jezebel spirit situation
Hang in there, we are not called to lay down and let the enemy in sheeps clothing roll over us like good wimpy Christians
they did it to the Lord
they asked Him what those wounds in his hands and side were from
and He said
those are them which I received in the house of my friends
[the deepest wounds ]
god bless
sj



Vince said:
A furious missionary has informed me that the director is actively slandering me over the incident. Only he believes it.
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Thank you, Saintjim. I've talked to a few of her other victims, and it does look like the whole thing is a matter of personal hatred.
 
I am sorry you had such a confrontation. I just recently left a job where I was constantly used and slandered against and there were many times I wanted to just go off on a rant to my managers, but I knew I was going to move and held out until the end and left peacefully. It was so hard to resist the urge to confront them and make a scene, but I also hate drama and didn't want to be the cause, so I fully understand your situation. I will pray for you. God can make anything good from something bad. :)
 
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