Passenger #9 - Someone Who Hurt You

Passenger #9 – Someone Who Hurt You

It has been many years but there is someone on the trip who has some similar characteristics to a person from your past.  You give this some thought by digging into the past---that place that serves little purpose.  There he was—the great reminder of the deep hurt he caused.  He had been your boss long ago, a time you tried hard to bury.  Actually you did a good job of that:  you eventually forgot the sadness you felt when he reamed you out in public, passed you by in handing out that promotion you felt was yours to a co-worker who had less time in the company and certainly less skill than you. 

Yes, half of that miserable experience is gone.  You did forget but still need to handle the other half--- forgive!  With lots of determination, we can push negatives far into our past by filling the holes in our heart with “stuff”---new people, new job, new location, new car….  But the enemy is still in control and holds the keys to your heart where that past hurt is still alive and well.  Sadly it has affected many of your decisions and limited your ability to really use the wonderful gifts and talents God gave to you.

So now you know why you are on this journey!  It is past time to deal with the forgiveness issue and the Driver has much to say about that.  Send him a note and just simply ask Him to share some thoughts on Forgiveness one night at Group Time.  You have just completed Step 1.  Congratulations! Click on Continue!

 

Guiding Questions for comments: (Feel free to share anything of comfort each day)

1.       We tend to avoid things that bring us pain and discomfort; therefore, we seldom choose to think of unfinished business in our heart.  There are two reasons to go back into the past:  1) to celebrate the good events and 2) to work on and learn from the lesser times in our lives.  That last part is unfinished business.  Our passenger discovered hers and is taking action, What about you?

2.As we struggle with past or present hurts, God is waiting for you to discern what needs attention and have the heart to take action.  That will always work best with His help.  Go on and get the heart cleaning started.  The Rewards Club has awesome benefits!