Reconciling with those who have caused hurt is very difficult. I tend to keep my distance and not initiate any move toward resolving the issues. But keeping my distance doesn’t help solve anything. My fear is setting myself up for another round of hurt. Is it ever safe to initiate a risky step toward forgiveness? I’m praying that God will open doors, enabling me to want reconciliation. I am praying that I’ll be able to let go of my need to protect myself, praying that He is with me and will be with me. I’m praying for a calm heart and mind, that I’ll have the right words to say.
“Throwing down your staff is letting go and letting God. And that's counterintuitive for those of us who are control freaks. You can have faith or you can have control, but you cannot have both. If you want God to do something off the chart, you have to take your hands off the controls.” - Mark Batterson, All In: You Are One Decision Away From a Totally Different Life
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