Oh Lord, Please Don’t Let Me Be Misunderstood

“I’m just a soul whose intentions are good, Oh Lord, please don’t let me be misunderstood” *

I like to listen to this now and again because it rings true within my heart. I never want to hurt others with my actions or my words but let’s face it, the only way to avoid misunderstandings is to drop out of society altogether. When a misunderstanding occurs, my resolve is to get out from under it as fast as possible by apologizing quickly anywhere I may have stumbled.

This is the place where things can get interesting. In a society where “I’m sorry” doesn’t really mean much, I have to search my heart to make sure I mean it. My language has to be more than words, because I know who is looking deep within, and His gaze is ever upon me. This is where my apology matters. Whether or not the one I speak it to accepts, my concern is more about my heart being sure of what I say.

* The Animals

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