"When one maintains the root of bitterness, he takes in the poison
while waiting for the other to die."
This was a quote one of our ministers used this past Sunday at
Church and it really stood out to me. So often you will hear
people saying that a person offended them by doing something, or
they are holding on to a past hurt or a grudge. This often
saddens me because as I think on what they may be saying, in my
mind I am thinking, "But you are only hurting yourself." Most
often times when folks hold on to such things, the supposed
offender may not even know they had done something, or if they do,
they are probably going on their merry way not thinking twice
about it.
So what does one do when the hurts seem deep, the wounds are so
clear in our minds... Look up, look up, look up.... Remember what
He did for us... hanging on that cross, dying innocently. Is any
pain or hurt that we may be suffering from so deep as what Jesus
suffered for us? I think not...
Forgiveness is a choice. It is the most pleasant, soul healing
choice anyone can ever make in their life. As we have the choice
to accept Him as our Savior and experience that all healing grace,
we too must choose to forgive our offenders. Only when this
happens can one experience the complete healing and peace that
only He can offer.
Until next time,
Jean
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