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PROGRAM D-7913

Fran has been hurt by a client’s comment to her, and after sharing it with her Uncle George, he doesn’t seem to understand why such a comment should have hurt her. But he tries to help her.

“Okay, I want to be understanding, but I’m just not sure what Mr. LeFevre said that upset you so much. Maybe you just had to be there or something.”

Tears start down Fran’s face. “Don’t you understand? He said I didn’t do a thorough job  and. . . and. . .”

“And you always do a thorough job,” her uncle says quietly. “Yeah, I’m beginning to get it.” He puts his arm around her. “Do you want me to pray about this for you?”

Fran knows prayer is long overdue, but on the other hand, she doesn’t want to give up her pity party! However, she hesitatingly says, “Yeah, please pray.”

As she listens to his prayer, Fran’s defenses start to break down.

Fran, she hears the voice of Jesus, “Truth sometimes hurts, but remember, truth sets you free.” Jesus has told her that before, but once again she needs to be reminded that facing the truth, painful as it may be, is always the best way to go.

After Uncle George finishes, Fran prays, “Dear Jesus, I hate to admit it, but I’m wrong. I overreacted again. It’s one of my worst weaknesses and I don’t think I’ll ever get control of it. Please forgive me. Mr. LeFevre had every right to say what he did and I just blew it out of proportion.” She finds it difficult to continue.

Jesus whispers in her ear, “I understand; you don’t have to say any more.”

“Thank you for understanding me even when I don’t understand myself,” she says as she finishes her prayer.

Fran looks at her aunt and uncle. “I can’t imagine why you put up with a mess like me,” she says.

“And I can’t imagine anyone I’d rather put up with,” he says with a squeeze.

“Do you think I’ll ever learn not to overreact?” she asks. “I mean, I’ve done it all my life, haven’t I? In retrospect, I can see how silly it was of me to read so much into Mr. LeFevre’s comments.”

“Well, I think you delight the Lord because you’re always honest and real with him, Fran, and you come around quickly,” he says. “I’ve never known anyone as honest with oneself as you are.”

“Really?” Fran is surprised. “Hmm. . . I never thought about it that way.”

“I think that company is really blessed to have you on their team,” her aunt chimes in.

“Oh, thanks, but you’re a little prejudiced, aren’t you?” Fran asks, as she wipes a few tears off her cheeks.