Lysa Terkeurst
Nov 15, 2024
Don't hold onto the wrong things as you navigate relationships as a mom.
Dear Friend,
This is what I want to declare over you as you keep processing challenging relationship situations: Don’t let unforgiveness weigh you down. You deserve to stop suffering because of what other people have done to you.
So make today the day you start to let go of all the frustrations, resentments, and grudges.
You don’t need to edit your words for God. You just need to pour it all out. Open the case files and examine the proof. Not to use against others but to see it all in light of God’s truth. Let Him reveal what you need to learn from all this and take the lessons with you, but don’t weaponize your pain against others.
That collected proof is not a treasure, nor is it a souvenir proving the hard place you’ve traveled to, or your secret weapon of justice. It’s debris. Though you believe it’s protecting you and making your world better, it’s not healing your heart.
I’m so sorry for how they hurt you. And I don’t know why they did what they did or left when they left. I’m guessing they thought you better off without them or didn’t think of you at all. They couldn’t see you like you needed or love you like you pleaded. They just had to go. But answers about why are not what you need. Waiting for something from them holds you hostage to what the other person might not ever be willing to give.
When we let the hurt go and the grudges leave, perspective- a really great gift- is what we’ll receive. Perspective will bring a sense of revival, and an assurance of survival in your heart and mind. Don’t give up; don’t give in; don’t get lost along the way. Persevere by pressing in and finally letting the proof go.
Your heart will feel lighter, your mood so much brighter, and life can now go on.
Lysa
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“For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.”
Matthew 6:21
“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.” Matthew 11:28
“…For the mouth speaks what the heart is full of.” Matthew 12:34
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