As I sit here, I can't stop thinking about this book I'm reading. The plot is intricately woven strands of love, hate, suffering, pain, friendship, family, adultery, and religion, with the main theme being vengeance.
This has made me think back to my own times of betrayal and deep hurt. Would I exact revenge if I had that option and money was no object? The Christian answer would be, "No, God is the one who handles that." My truthful answer contrasts that one - oh yes, and I'd make sure they knew it was me bringing them to their knees!
You see, my mother abused me every which way but sexually. My father beat my mother when I was young and they were married. My stepfather is a pitiful excuse for a human being, who probably can't help but suck life from those around him (he emotionally, mentally, and verbally abused me too). My sisters are a completely different story that has the same major influence: pain and anger.
So why shouldn't they feel the wrath caused by their own actions (some by doing nothing)?
To those who feel as I do, I would like to give a few words of thought. Vengeance is a heavy sword, with a heavier price for the wielder. Does your taste for revenge blind you? It's an obsession, which will certainly leave you empty after its fulfillment. Living for revenge alone, or even revenge at all, is very unwise. It has a way of making the person exacting the payment the very image of what they are punishing to begin with.
What is recommended, then? If it's at all possible, begin the healing process of forgiving!!! I am in this process myself, and the progress is slow - sometimes backwards. Find a way to forgive that squares with your conscience, and get on that path! Your pain will be healed, you'll be healthier, and everyone's minds can rest much easier.
Dear God, You have shown us the most perfect love in forgiving us, not just once, but time and again. We thank you for your longsuffering, and I ask that You soften my heart as well as those who read this. Make us able to forgive the unforgivable, so we can be right with You and right within our lives, minds, hearts, and souls. In Jesus' saving name, Amen & Amen.
If you have any questions at all, or would like to share your story, please feel free to do so in the comments. I read them all. :)
To those who feel as I do, I would like to give a few words of thought. Vengeance is a heavy sword, with a heavier price for the wielder. Does your taste for revenge blind you? It's an obsession, which will certainly leave you empty after its fulfillment. Living for revenge alone, or even revenge at all, is very unwise. It has a way of making the person exacting the payment the very image of what they are punishing to begin with.
What is recommended, then? If it's at all possible, begin the healing process of forgiving!!! I am in this process myself, and the progress is slow - sometimes backwards. Find a way to forgive that squares with your conscience, and get on that path! Your pain will be healed, you'll be healthier, and everyone's minds can rest much easier.
Dear God, You have shown us the most perfect love in forgiving us, not just once, but time and again. We thank you for your longsuffering, and I ask that You soften my heart as well as those who read this. Make us able to forgive the unforgivable, so we can be right with You and right within our lives, minds, hearts, and souls. In Jesus' saving name, Amen & Amen.
If you have any questions at all, or would like to share your story, please feel free to do so in the comments. I read them all. :)
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