Finding Hope in This Crazy World
The word I focused on today was MERCY. Mercy means In the Bible, mercy is the act of showing compassion and kindness to those in need, especially when it's possible to punish them. It's also the act of withholding punishment that someone deserves. God shows us mercy when he provided a way for us to be reunited... Continue Reading →
We have all had enemies. People who don't want the best for us, people who mock or ridicule us, abusers, liars, cheaters, etc. I used to get angry at them. I mean how could they do that to me? Don't they have a conscience? But I found that the more stuff happened, the angrier I... Continue Reading →
Mistakes. We all make them. Wrong choices. We all do them. But what do you do with that? Questions to Ponder: Are you one to forgive and forget? Do you hold onto those mistakes to beat yourself up with later? Do you expect yourself to be perfect? Are you angry when you or others... Continue Reading →
Forgive me friends. Yes, my last post was a bit over the edge. Sometimes I get too worked up over things that probably don't make a difference. One thing I have learned, is that I can't hold on to those angry feelings. They devour you. Today I choose to forgive, and let God deal with... Continue Reading →
Why does forgiveness matter? We have all been hurt and betrayed by someone. You can't make it through life on planet Earth without a few scars. But what do you do with that pain? In my experience you can live there and become bitter or you can use it as a life lesson and forgive.... Continue Reading →
I was watching Longmire reruns when I heard this line, "Forgiveness is not a natural thing for most people." That is true. When we get rejected or laughed at or betrayed it is not the first thought that comes to mind. We are human after all. The first thought is more like: I'm gonna get... Continue Reading →
Forgiveness -Copyright 2016 Diana Rasmussen- Forgiveness doesn't mean that I accept what you did to me Forgiveness means I let go of taking vengeance against you Forgiveness means I trust my God to deal with you because He told me, "Vengeance is mine, I will repay." Forgiveness means I don't have to think about you... Continue Reading →
Grace. Sometimes I think I try to hard. It's like I have to go looking for it, like a buried treasure or something. But, from what I read, it's not like that. Grace comes searching me out, especially when I need it most. 10 WAYS GRACE COMES TO FIND US “As long as... Continue Reading →
Fathers Day Forgiveness Daddy can I say We haven't always Seen eye to eye Yet I understand Your reasons why Despite the things that came our way I want to say I love you and Forgive you Anyway You did the best You could with what You had and I Honor you on This special... Continue Reading →
Today the first thought that came to me was to "Remember the good, let go of the bad." Not always easy is it? I think anyone who has lived though abuse, or violence, or any type of addiction is used to things going badly, right? In fact, when things go good we are almost uncomfortable... Continue Reading →
I started reading Max Lucado's new book, "You'll Get Through This". In the beginning he is reminding us about the story of Joseph and how he got thrown into the pit. I know that pit. I have been there. The pit of depression, the pit of despair, the pit of betrayal, the pit of abandonment,... Continue Reading →
