Letting Go

Sometimes this blog can be frustrating. Anybody with a blog can probably relate...
It can be tough to fully articulate my thoughts on here.

So I think this will be a quick blog

Do you ever stop and look around and just feel a difference in your life? You grow from offenses, learn to lean on the Lord and linger in His presence, forgive when you don't want to and find that you are pressed into new seasons.
For me, it always brings about a thankful heart when I stop and look around and appreciate how much the squeezing and the stretching expands my world.

I'm learning to be consistently consistent

Now to the frustrating part....

Let me say this: Holding on to offenses can rock your world!
Think about an offense that you've held on tightly to. Are you still holding onto it? Has it permeated into other areas of your life?
I know it's happened to me....
Being offended is a bitter poison that can demoralize the spirit, ruin relationships, cause you to withdraw, pull away from responsibility, and respond with anger.
I've found from experience, it is often a case of turning a minor deal into a major deal
and I've also found from experience, it's NOT worth it!

Coincidentally, this topic has been consistently present in my life the past couple months. If you want to see growth in the fire, let go of an offense the moment it happens. CHOOSE (key word) to not hold on to it and watch yourself be stretched. It's a beautiful thing....that's majorly difficult at times unfortunately.
On paper, this may seem like an oversimplified request because let's face it, it is SO easy to be offended. Realistically, several times a day! But, it CAN also be easy to allow offenses to slide and be dismissed.
The way we respond makes all the difference. Is it really worth it to get offended at the remark, comment, or action?

The Bible makes a very simple request
Colossians 3:13 (New Living Translation)
Make allowance for each other’s faults, and forgive anyone who offends you....

This verse lays it out plainly...be understanding and forgive.
Make allowances for people's faults and imperfections.


Colossians 3:14 (The Message)
And regardless of what else you put on, wear love. It's your basic, all-purpose garment. Never be without it.

Wear love, release forgiveness, let go

Be encouraged!




I think that might be it for now...got some major studying to do
Less than 2 weeks and the semester will be over. Crazy!



Thanks for reading!