Not ashamed anymore

I went lunch with a colleague today. As we are reporting to the same boss, it was good to get to know each other better.

We talked about our teenager children and our struggles in work all that. Finally he asked the most sensitive question - what's your husband doing? "Erghhhh, I am a single parent".. This was my reply. I found this reply was most appropriate. Ususally, this reply will stop further questions. I have used it on a couple of my acquaintances, it worked. But not for him. He eyes were wide and surprised. He pressed on with another question - what happened? I paused for a while, thinking of a suitable yet simple answer. I told him single parent is common nowadays and I took this opportunity to tell him how God helped me and my children in the early stage.

After we parted, I just felt peaceful. I did not lie and not ashamed of myself like before. Indeed, I have break free from my shame. Simple answers to stop further questions but yet the truth of me. I really thank God for this wisdom.

This episode reminded me a verse:
"Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free"... John 8:32

Although this verse did not mean that way I have today, I did feel free - mentally. Praise the Lord!