You are exactly right. When we still feel resentful toward a person, idea, or institution, we must take steps to rid ourselves of the resentment, in order to give ourselves peace and serenity We can write down what spesifically we resent, what it is about ourselves that the resentment has drawn from (feelings of security, pride, etc.), a…
You are exactly right. When we still feel resentful toward a person, idea, or institution, we must take steps to rid ourselves of the resentment, in order to give ourselves peace and serenity We can write down what spesifically we resent, what it is about ourselves that the resentment has drawn from (feelings of security, pride, etc.), and then ask ourselves what fear, deep within us, was brought out. Not letting go is usually a result of a fear we have that we find difficult to let go of, for some reason. Going through this exercise is helpful and enlightening. Forgiving doesn't necessarily mean forgetting. But, it means that you are willing to not carry the burden anymore. Then, we let go, and let God take it from there. He will.
You are exactly right. When we still feel resentful toward a person, idea, or institution, we must take steps to rid ourselves of the resentment, in order to give ourselves peace and serenity We can write down what spesifically we resent, what it is about ourselves that the resentment has drawn from (feelings of security, pride, etc.), and then ask ourselves what fear, deep within us, was brought out. Not letting go is usually a result of a fear we have that we find difficult to let go of, for some reason. Going through this exercise is helpful and enlightening. Forgiving doesn't necessarily mean forgetting. But, it means that you are willing to not carry the burden anymore. Then, we let go, and let God take it from there. He will.
Well said, Jennifer