Galatians 5:13-23
"13For you were called to freedom, brethren; only do not turn your freedom into an opportunity for the flesh, but through love serve one another.
14For the whole Law is fulfilled in one word, in the statement, "YOU SHALL LOVE YOUR NEIGHBOR AS YOURSELF."
15But if you bite and devour one another, take care that you are not consumed by one another.
16But I say, walk by the Spirit, and you will not carry out the desire of the flesh.
17For the flesh sets its desire against the Spirit, and the Spirit against the flesh; for these are in opposition to one another, so that you may not do the things that you please.
18But if you are led by the Spirit, you are not under the Law.
19Now the deeds of the flesh are evident, which are: immorality, impurity, sensuality,
20idolatry, sorcery, enmities, strife, jealousy, outbursts of anger, disputes, dissensions, factions,
21envying, drunkenness, carousing, and things like these, of which I forewarn you, just as I have forewarned you, that those who practice such things will not inherit the kingdom of God.
22But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness,
23gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law."
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I was badly hurt this week. I had to tell someone some things about my life and she used it against me all the way. She wrote some unfaithful words about my life that simply crushed my feelings. I cried painfully to God, and told him how tired I was of being so naive when dealing with people. God told me to just cry out all my tears, and then He gently suggested I stop. There's a point in our hurt where we need to let go, or else we fall into our sinful nature's trap. If we don't let go our hurt we end up in bitterness, frustration and hate... I had responded to the lady with my thoughts about what she did; I said she needed to be merciful when writing about a human being. This morning when I checked my e-mails I realized my response never went through. Somehow God stopped it so that I woulnd't repay evil with evil. My dear friend, is so hard for us to let go of our pain, but if we're to walk in God's Love, we have to. As I spend today's hours begging him for healing, I pray for her soul, and for all the hearts that, like mine, have been crushed this week by someone's actions.
May God bless you and bring healing to your heart.
Walking in His light...with Love,
Janet.
2 comments:
Bless you Janet. I was brought to your page today, by the hands of God I believe. I retaliated against a situation in life where someone(s) is using something in my past to hurt me. I had questioned if I should I should trust God and put it all in his hands - I didn't. Thank you for reminding me to not repay evil with evil. It's hard to see God's path when your blindsided with pain. I hope everything goes well with you and your situation.
God Bless,
Sarah
Bless you Janet. I was brought to your page today, by the hands of God I believe. I retaliated against a situation in my life where someone(s) is using something in my past to hurt me. I had questioned if I should trust God and put it all in his hands - I didn't - I took it upon myself to handle it. Thank you for reminding me to not repay evil with evil. It's hard to see God's path when your blindsided with pain. I hope everything goes well with you and your situation.
God Bless,
Sarah
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