Tuesday’s Reflection
ONCE WE do name hurt and deep need, we move into another dimension altogether. We are no longer trapped. A window is open, and we are able to see where we are.
- Flora Slosson Wuellner
Forgiveness, the Passionate Journey
From p. 30 of FORGIVENESS, THE PASSIONATE JOURNEY by Flora Slosson Wuellner. Copyright (c) 2001 by Flora Slosson Wuellner. All Rights Reserved. Used with permission. http://www.upperroom.org/bookstore/. Learn more about or purchase this book.
Today’s Question
Share with God in prayer a hurt or deep need. Share your reflections.
Today’s Scripture Reading
Christ was without sin, but for our sake God made him share our sin in order that in union with him we might share the righteousness of God.
- 2 Corinthians 5:21, gnt
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Father – You know the turmoil in my heart this morning from yesterday. Is it merely fatigue, is it fatigue that caused the anxiety? I fear that the Spirit was nudging me and that I went the other way. I have already sought forgiveness – thank You for Your mercy. Father – I seek clarity when the Spirit moves. Is it possible that You were telling me not to serve? That seems selfish – so I doubted – and said it was because I was tired that I felt that way. I am unsure – and I will seek You. I am really having a hard time with this – sensing that I am being used. Father, help me to see with Christ’s eyes – to be willing to serve and love unconditionally, and grant me wisdom to discern. Thank You for hearing my pleas – always.
Dear God I hurt with my condition, of not being able to walk, again. I pray that these splints that I am going to try will help me walk, again. In your name we pray…..Amen!
Heavenly Father, You know my heart and you know my pain. I’m deeply depressed, feeling as though I have nothing to look forward to in this life. I feel like I’m just sitting in this house waiting around until You take me Home.
My home life is not getting better and I feel like I’m losing my grip in my recovery. We’re coming up on the anniversary of my mom’s death…two years, yet the pain is still as though it was yesterday.
Lord, please help me, I’m feeling so lost, so useless. Please show me Your will for my life, show me what You want me to do.
In Jesus name I pray, Amen
Lord Jesus, please let me feel your arm around my shoulder as we walk together through this time of trial. I am better able to go through this time of disrespect though it is hurtful. I can do all things through you and am so glad that you keep your promises and are with me even to the end of the age. I’m leaning on your everlasting arms. Bless your name!
God, I am deeply hurt by the actions of a colleague/friend. A decision was made without my input which has short and long term economic and other damages. I feel disregarded. Help me to express my concerns clearly in a way that honors my needs as well as respects our history. Taking up for myself is difficult but with your help. I know I can. Help me right my heart and as I open my mouth, may it be your words that emerge. Help the two of us to really communicate.
Penny, the anniversary dates of the death of loved ones can be difficult. My mom’s was Feb 27 and though I tried to prepare, I still found myself unable to function for two days. Accept that it can be difficult but our grief groups,al anon groups, NA groups, etc will support us through this. We can walk though to the other side of our trauma/pain. God bless you and Im keeping you nestled in my heart.
I’ve found this prayer deeply helpful, for others and for myself, and it seems like it’s time to pray into this area again, as some deep things are being stirred again.
Dear God – i have been so deeply wounded by those who have cursed, bullied & intimidated me, judged me by the colour of my skin, my age, education level, that i’m a woman….. Lord, i choose to forgive these ones – Lord, You know who i’m referring to, as the list is SO long. Lord help.
Father, even as Jesus hung on the cross, i agree with Him, as i turn to all these people and choose to say, “Father i forgive them, because they know not what they do.” And Lord, as Jesus did, i ask You to forgive them, and i plead the Blood of Jesus over them.
Lord, i release to You my right to vengeance, and i lay that right at the foot of the cross, knowing that You will show them the right way, that Your grace will bring them to the place of healing in their lives, because Lord, i know that wounded people hurt other people. They may never know how deeply they’ve wounded me, but Lord, You know.
And so now Lord, i ask You to come and clean these wounds, and heal me too, Lord. Make sure Lord, that these wounds stay free from infection, so that they don’t become bitter roots, defiling me or anyone around me.
Now, Lord, i ask You to bring me to a place where i’m not afraid to venture into new relationships and new environments. Bring into my life people with whom i can build lasting friendships, those sent by You, that we can encourage, strengthen, and build up one another. I ask these things in the mighty Name of Jesus Christ. Amen.
Lord, after 40 years of silence, my mother is back to not speaking to me for no understandable reason and my husband is in the last days of cancer and I just cry at the drop of a hat. We all have our deep hurts and our painful disappointments. Raw pain from loss of loved ones past and presently. Hold us tightly, Lord and lift our eyes to you. I am a child of the King, I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.(Phil 4;13) This is the day that the Lord has made. I will rejoice and be glad in it. (Ps 118: 24) We are more than conquerors (Rom. 8). The Lord reigns let the earth rejoice. (Ps 97:1) Knowing that you are in control, Lord, that we are in your hands, we keep our hearts and our eyes on you. We can face today, because You Live. Praise the Lord. Amen
Penny and Kathy,
Anniversaries of a loved one’s death can be difficult. It has been nearly forty years since my mother passed away–much too young–and I make it a point to remember her, not as a perfect person or holier than thou, but as a real person with strengths and flaws. I recall with a smile many things she said and did; I’m warmed by her unfailing love for me. But she had her faults as well. The temptation has been to idealize her, but I prefer to remember her as the human being she was.
One thing I have found helpful: after I purchased my present house I began to plant memorials to her. So as spring arrives, the lilacs, roses and peonies speak to me of life, everlasting, ever-renewed. She is as alive as these blossoms.
Father God, my hurts and pains you take daily. You allow me to be mobile. I love you Father God, I am so Blessed to have you in my life. You make all the hurt and pain so easy to handle. Sometimes I feel like I have no problems because you are in my life.
You know me and you made me and I am the one who causes the pain I have. But when I turn to you, it all goes away. In Jesus Christs name I pray Amen
Blessings
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