I think the human race has gone through a lot ever since the first human walked the planet. We seem to be going through a lot to this day! It never seems to end. Good or bad, the Universe is always throwing a road block, speed bump, ramp, mud pit or dead end in our way. People are put into our lives to show us and teach us lessons for the wonderful game called life. The best part is, you can learn any lesson and move on, kind of like Super Mario, where each level is a different boss. “New level, new Boss”. Whether someone has hurt you, betrayed you or just left you feeling disappointed, you have the choice to hold on to the hurt, or to take the lesson as a blessing and use it towards your advantage.
We can’t hold grudges forever. I have a co-worker that says “If someone does me wrong, I will hold a grudge for the rest of my life”. I find that kind of sad. Never moving past the hurt or wrong doings of another human. I mean, the other person is probably going about life just peachy! The person holding the grudge however, holding on to pain or anger for the rest of their life! That sounds insane to me. Now I am definitely guilty of holding anger against someone who did me wrong, however I am learning that if we don’t release and forgive, we truly are only hurting ourselves. Like I said, the other person is most likely going about their life. Whether they hold a grudge against you or not, that’s their problem, not yours. You take the lesson, ask what can I learn from this, and move on.
When we hold onto grudges and anger, it seriously affects our mental well-being and our physical well-being! Everything we don’t release will turn into a physical illness or bring about destructive mental health. I don’t think any of us truly want that. Now, I will admit, sometimes it is truly hard to forgive, especially if the wrong doing was severe. I want you to remember that people only hurt others because they are truly hurting on the inside. Never take anything that happens to you personally. That is one huge lesson I have learned. What people do to each other is just a reflection of their own hurts, insecurities and pain. Now that I look at people this way and what others might say to me, I never take it personally anymore. I am reminded that they need love, so much of it. Even the corrupt, destructive human beings running our planet, I think they need the MOST love. I can’t look at people the same way anymore. No matter how much destruction they may cause to the planet, animals or humans, I will always send them love. The more you and I send love to those hurting, the more our planet shines, literally and physically.
Love and compassion are the ways to a great fulfilled life. An abundant life. A prosperous life. Yeah, people are going to hurt us, but don’t let that define how you live your life. Your life can be so much, so abundant, so sparkly. Let’s try to forgive those who hurt us. Release the heaviness on your shoulders.
Ephesians 4:32– Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, as God in Christ forgave you. Xx
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