Greetings Dear Reader,
There are wounds that seem to have healed and then something
launches all of the feelings involved in the time of the wound afresh. I came across a picture recently that should
have been an innocent reminder of time gone by.
The subject of the picture was a time of fun for me. Then I noticed something in the background
that drew out another part of that time that was wretched and painful.
As I confronted the pain I felt it turn to anger. I found my mind replaying the rage at how I
was treated and the hurt I still carried from forty years ago. The realization for me was that I had not
forgiven the person who caused that pain.
I had endured the harm and then moved on but I still held resentment
toward the person who did the wrong.
Sometimes when I am surprised by pain I have to admit that I
have not really forgiven others. I have
to confront my own clinging to my sense of indignation and pride that I am the
better person. The need to forgive is
vital to my journey.
If I indulge my anger and pride then I will fail to forgive. Lack of forgiveness causes me to carry more
than I should. It adds burden to my journey
that slows my pace and my ability to be a help to others. I cannot fail to forgive and be loving and
kind. The two will not live together.
When surprised by pain part of the inventory I must take is
on forgiveness. If I have not forgiven
those who harm me then it will weigh on my mind and heart. I must keep very short accounts with
forgiveness. I cannot carry the weight
of not doing so.
Wishing you joy in the journey,
Aramis Thorn
Mat 13:52 So Jesus said to them, "That is why every writer
who has become a disciple of Christ’s rule of the universe is like a home
owner. He liberally hands out new and old things from his great treasure store.”
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Thorn:
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Thanks to share amazing content but as i know Forgiveness is the way to live a better life. you can also think about it.
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