Pause + Pray

Freeing Ourselves From Hurt

man enjoying freedom by raising his arms

Reflect

When we are hurt by someone, it’s not easy to let that pain go. Forgiveness seems like too big a step to take. But by letting go of the hurt, we are actually freeing ourselves to heal from the hurt.


Pray

Dear God,
give me the strength
to release my hurt and anger
and have the courage
to travel the path
to forgiveness.
I know it won’t be
an easy path
so I ask you
to walk by my side.
Amen.


Act

Offer the gift of forgiveness to someone who has hurt you. If you’re not able to do so in person, do so in your heart.


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