Colossians 1: 19 For it was by God's own
decision that the Son has in himself the full nature of God. 20 Through the Son, then, God
decided to bring the whole universe back to himself. God made peace through his
Son's blood on the cross and so brought back to himself all things, both
on earth and in heaven.
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After years of
dedication and hard work, I was told “the position is being eliminated.”
Handing me an award for the best team added insult to injury. I could not
concentrate during the final days. So much of my identity was tied up in work.
- I was stuck on “my” accomplishments.
- I was stuck on trying to make sense out of something that made no sense.
- I was stuck trying to see if I made mistakes, so I spent hours replaying words, actions and thoughts.
GOD the FATHER
gives the ultimate example of moving forward, according to Paul’s letter. HE
showed unmatched restraint by allowing the creation to senselessly murder and
blame the creator. HE decided to reconcile versus destroy everyone and
everything.
My Observations
- GOD provides me with a way to become unstuck when I get stuck in the past.
- GOD’s example of forgiveness is something I can obtain when I ask for it.
- GOD can help me to let go, especially when I relapse into pitying my circumstance.
“Forgive and forget”
seems impossible when I am stuck. I mean, when I replay past hurts over and
over and over again, I get stuck in a loop where there is no room for
forgiveness. BUT GOD wants me out of the loop.
HE picks me up out
of the hole of unforgiveness and moves me forward. HE gives me words of peace and
reconciliation through the SON and enables me to serve those who threw poison darts
at me. I am glad I can let go of seeing “punishment” and turn to GOD’s example
of hoping everyone knows JESUS in a saving way.
Challenge
- What human intervention does the writer mention, if any?
- Have you ever been stuck in hurt or cannot see a way out of your situation?
- Will you follow GOD’s example and decide to move forward regardless of past or current circumstances?
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