I didn't grow up hoping to be abused, divorced, miserable, overweight, or lonely when I finally became an adult. "Happily Ever After..." was expected. It was expected! The path to get there seemed simple and assured. How little I understood.
When people I love are mean to me, I have a choice to make...
1. I can hold a grudge that will fester and decay my soul.
2. I can hold in all emotions and push them deep inside, only to have them emerge when there's to much to control the outcome.
3. I can pretend nothing is happening like an ostrich with its head in the sand.
4. I can let go and let God take care of it... forgive and let my heart fill with compassion and love instead of resentment. Light instead of bitter darkness.
When people I love continue to be mean to me, it hurts.
But, I still have the same choice to make.
It's not easy, but it is the only way to truly LIVE.
I become free from the chains of hell and can LAUGH at the adversary's pitiful attempts to control me.
I find exponentially increased ability to LOVE everyone, regardless of where they currently are in their own journey.
Each cycle teaches me valuable lessons. I LEARN about who I truly am and what I am capable of becoming. It's amazing!
Now I am attempting to LEAVE A LEGACY. Year at a Glance, Blogging, Facebook, and my personal history volumes.
It's been a long windy road... but I am learning how to be true to myself, my Lord, and my God. I am becoming a new creature in Christ. My heart is comforted and my soul is being healed. Over 50 years, with fewer years ahead of me than are behind me...
FULL STEAM AHEAD!
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