Breathing pain and hurt

Laura Digan March 03, 2020 0 0

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Acts 9: 1

1 Meanwhile Saul, still breathing threats and murder against the disciples of the Lord, went to the high priest

Last year I reconciled with someone who had once been a dear friend and sister to me. It was such a joy to be able to rekindle the friendship that had seemed to be lost in words of acrimony and devastating hurt. Due to taking sides in a family breakup, hateful things were said. Cruel words had been spat out, cruel words that could not be taken back, cruel words that ensured painful actions were taken. The happiness of friendship and sisterhood were lost to memory. The breathed pain and hurt created animosity between us. But I missed my friend. I missed the laughs and the fun times we are shared. I missed telling her my secrets and my joys. I missed the gatherings and holidays we had shared with our children. Most of all I missed her presence. 

Over time I was able to understand that it was hurt and pain that had caused the cruel words and actions. 

And so, I prayed. I prayed and asked the Lord to reconcile us. I asked the Lord that my friend might be able to forgive me for taking the side that wasn’t hers. And he answered my prayers. 

PRAYER

Lord God,

There are people today I need to forgive
Take this burden of pain and anger from my heart and 
Fill me with your insight and understanding.
Give me courage Lord to make the first move, 
to apologise for the hurt I have caused.
Give me strength Lord to reach out in love and reconciliation 
To heal broken relationships and fragmented hearts.