A Cup of Tea With Me

I have been harboring a grudge for over 12 years. This person did something to offend me one night. He was my husband’s best friend. I guess he thought that they were supposed to share everything, and that included me. Anyway, he was coming for a visit today. I realized that I needed to forgive this man for what he did, 12 years ago. If God could forgive my many sins, I could forgive him this one thing, because it really was meaningless in the larger picture. No one was physically hurt. I just made to feel emotionally vulnerable. It has been obvious over the years that he is going to be a part of our lives.

As I was working through the forgiveness in my mind, I discovered that all this time, I have had bitterness growing in my heart towards my husband, because he was still friends with this man. I talked to him about it. Got it all out in the open, and pruned the root of bitterness.

I have given it all to God. I no longer harbor ill will towards this man. I am no longer bitter towards my beloved. It is a long journey in coming to this point, but I am thankful that I can do all things, through God. If I did not have His example and His strength to lean on, I would still be angry.

Thank you, Heavenly Father, for Your love, Your forgiveness and Your peace.

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