Hindsight, Foresight, and Insight

It is said that hindsight is 20/20, or at least far better than foresight... but what about insight? We all need it, but I will venture to say that insight about our own weaknesses or failures tends to almost be non-existent. We can see into someone else's faults so clearly... then why not our own? And often what we see in another is generally what we ourselves are guilty of (as am I).

So let's say we finally see a 'flaw' in our own self. Then by some miracle, we must realize we need to work at making changes. Ouch! That's the hard part and yet, it is necessary for our own growth and contribution to the greater good (family, society, God's kingdom, etc). Not an easy task, and one that will never be completely finished in this life. It can sting when we also realize our weaknesses have an impact on others, particularly those we love and care about, and would never want to hurt... yet, we have that capability and DO it at times. (sigh)

Thankfully, change is possible and we can be forgiven...

"Finally, all of you, live in harmony with one another; be sympathetic, love as brothers, be compassionate and humble. Do not repay evil with evil or insult with insult, but with blessing, because to this you were called so that you may inherit a blessing." 1 Peter 3:8-9