Give It To God!

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KBond

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Since we now have a perfect Father in heaven and a Friend that sticks closer than a brother, we can let go of the idealistic expectations we have placed on our parents, friends, and spouse. We can forgive all the ways they have let us down, rejected us, and failed to meet our needs since their mistakes only pointed us to the cross. Take a moment now to forgive someone.

Hold your hand up to your Father in heaven as if you were giving him your heart and say, "Lord, I give You my anger, resentment, unforgiveness, bitterness, pain, doubt, spiritual pride, etc." By holding your hand up to heaven, you are doing in the physical what you are doing in the soul. If you are not alone, you can envision yourself handing your heart to the Lord and think the words. This practical advice is helpful any time a thought or feeling rises up in you that you do not want.

My journey to forgiveness may be especially helpful to the children of divorced parents. You can read it here: Laying It Down