I never fully understood the statement, "Forgiveness isn't for the other person; it's for you" until just now. I was walking with my mother and we were talking about a particular incident that happened to me; and I begin to think, a couple of months ago I would've never imagined forgiving them.
But I am so grateful that God had delivered me from that burden. We don't realize that when we hold on to things and hurts from the past, it takes a toll on us physically and spiritually. I mean I was always sad and angry. I had so much anxiety. I was living, always thinking, "Oh God what is going to happen to me next?" But I had to let that mess go. I didn't want to live my life in fear anymore.
The moment I forgave and let go (that's the step that we all seem to skip) I feel like a new person. People look at me and they can tell that there is something new about me! I am at peace, I really am. January was such an overwhelming month for me, but it was all worth it! God has been so good to me!
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