“Love one another with brotherly (sisterly) affection. Outdo one another in showing honor.” Romans 12:10 ESV
To the beautiful young lady (G__y) that worked so diligently to help Megan and me with our carwash RFID issue, I’m sorry. Thank you. You are amazing and I apologize for every way that I minimized you as you worked in vain to resolve what was not your fault.
I am so thankful for you and your forgiving heart. As you explained to me in detail what you found and could not find, I should have admired your willingness to invest in our problem when I thoughtlessly and callously said “I don’t care, I just want a new RFID card that will work!”
Then I saw your beautiful eyes fall, your shoulders sag and your body push back in the chair. I’m so sorry for being a broken human, filled with flaws, self absorbed and inconvenienced at your expense. You deserve so much better because of who you are. As the tears ran down your face and fell on your arms filled with tattoos revealing a complex life commemorated through these markings, you became so much more than an employee.
I am so thankful in that moment that the Holy Spirit intervened and out of my mouth I apologized to you. I am so thankful that the Spirit corrected me and affirmed you when I said, “I am so sorry for those awful words. Thank you for your help and desire to resolve my problem.” And the Spirit continued through me when I then said “I want you to know that you matter. That you have incredible value. I am thankful for you.” I meant every word that the Spirit said through me.
“Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, as God in Christ forgave you.” Ephesians 4:32 ESV
I was unprepared for the tears that began flowing down your face. I was ill-prepared for your sharing what a terrible day yesterday, Saturday, April 13, 2024 had been for you. I was taken aback that you so willingly shared your frustration, the short length of time you had worked there, the despair that you were feeling. Thank you for being so transparent and trusting me in that moment to listen and hear. You deserve to be heard and you deserve to be valued. You have infinite value by our Creator. Your’s and mine.
So today G___y, I am thinking of you. Praying for you. Thankful for you. Looking forward to seeing you at the carwash again, to encourage you and again tell you that you matter. You had a profound impact on my life on Saturday, 4-13-24, and I am grateful for you.
“Say to wisdom, “You are my sister,” and call insight your intimate friend,”. Proverbs 7:4 ESV