Random quote reflection thoughts…
Before my epic collapse in 1987, I carried grudges and resentments everywhere I went…I was somewhat of a control freak.
THEN…
In early recovery, I discovered how poisonous resentments were to my sobriety.
Slowly, I began releasing those who had wronged me, and with each release, I felt lighter and more alive.
Forgiveness requires strength greater than bitterness and courage deeper than revenge.
Forgiveness breaks chains forged by the enemy.
Letting go isn’t weakness—it’s supernatural strength.
Today, I very seldom get dragged into the resentment mindset. It is a victim mindset.
Today, I choose to be unoffendable and walk in a victor’s mindset…it is a choice.
AND…
…acceptance is the key…
“And acceptance is the answer to all my problems today. When I am disturbed, it is because I find some person, place, thing, or situation–some fact o my life–unnacceptable to me, and I can find no serenity until I accept that person, place, thing, or situation as being exactly the way it is supposed to be at this moment.” (Big Book of AA, 4th Ed., p. 417)
Soul Search
Who do you need to forgive to walk more freely? Who or what do you need to accept in order to walk lighter?
Ephesians 4:32, “Make a clean break with all cutting, backbiting, profane talk. Be gentle with one another, sensitive. Forgive one another as quickly and thoroughly as God in Christ forgave you.” (The Message)
P.E.A.C.E.
Jay@EagleLaunch.com
Thank you for this. Our pastor recently preached a message on bitterness. He said something like “unforgiveness is like me drinking poison but expecting the other person to suffer the vile consequences.”
Forgiveness sets us free!