I don’t promote my own messages or sermons on my blog. It just feels awkward. However, this past Sunday, I shared a story of hate and murder that consumed my heart for almost two years. God freed me and gave me the power to forgive the person that had wounded me. Whether you are having trouble forgiving a spouse or a former friend or just an acquaintance in life, my prayer is that this message from our marriage series, I Do…Not Anymore, will bring you similar hope and healing.
Nick…thanks for your transparency on your journey. grateful that your “scars” and “wounds” can be a balm for others who are equally broken. blessings!
Yeah, I’m working with the Lord in forgiving this one person. Well, we wronged each other and I became the bigger person and said sorry first. Instead of owning up on his part, he shifted the blame entirely on me and was very callous towards me. I do believe that was the will of the lord to show me what kinda of a person he really was. We don’t talk to each other now but I still feel a little ticked off that such a wicked person like him exists. Oh well, he’s the lords judgement and I still walk daily in learning how to forgive him. Hard to forget and it eats me from time to time, but yes, its best to forgive so that my father in heaven could forgive me and anyone who wants to forgive.
We discovered that when resentment persisted, even though we knew it was time to forgive, it was usually because a young part of ourselves was hanging on in the belief that staying angry had magical powers to change the other person, keep us safe, change the past, and similar amazing things. When this young part learns that there’s an adult self available to keep it safe, things can change in a flash.