Who has hurt you? Very few of us go through this life without being hurt by someone in word or deed. You may need healing from a hurt in your past. God is still in the business of healing the hurts of our hearts. Jesus was sent by God our Father "to comfort the brokenhearted and to announce that captives will be set free" (Isaiah 61:1, NLT). Don't be a prisoner to the past.
Forgiving those who have hurt you is necessary to receive healing and restoration. Forgiveness is a choice of your will. We are "forgiving one another, just as God through Christ has forgiven you" (Ephesians 4:32, NLT). The refusal to forgive leads to bitterness, rage, anger, and harsh words. On the contrary, forgiving others opens the door for God to heal you.
When someone hurts us, we become angry. That's a normal response because you have been treated unfairly. However, that anger must be processed and resolved. Otherwise, the anger becomes toxic in your life. "And don't sin by letting anger gain control over you" (Ephesians 4:26, NLT). Process your anger through prayer, sharing your hurt with God. He can heal your hurt.
Let go of anger. You may think, I have a right to be angry. Someone hurt you. That may well be true. But, do you want anger to control you? That means the person who hurt you controls your emotions. That becomes bondage to the past. Choose to be free. Let go of anger. Give it to God in prayer. Before God, forgive whoever hurt you. Be free today.
Let go of anger. You may think, I have a right to be angry. Someone hurt you. That may well be true. But, do you want anger to control you? That means the person who hurt you controls your emotions. That becomes bondage to the past. Choose to be free. Let go of anger. Give it to God in prayer. Before God, forgive whoever hurt you. Be free today.
