For your consideration……
Today’s message came in through two different songs just to make it very clear. The first was from a Kenny Chesney song, You & Tequila, specifically the line “like poison in my blood.” The phrase was immediately followed by Heart of the Matter by the Eagles and these words…..
I’ve been trying to get down
To the heart of the matter
But my will gets weak
And my thoughts seem to scatter
But I think it’s about
Forgiveness
Forgiveness
Even if, even if
You don’t love me anymore
Today is really a reminder of what deep down we know. Bitterness, anger, hurt feelings, resentment etc. are not good for us. It makes no difference whether we are right or wrong, justified or not. Those negative feelings hurt us….they are like poison in our blood. They are painful.
Physical pain signals us that something is wrong with our body. Who among us wants to hold on to physical pain? Emotional pain is no different. It is a signal that something is wrong and needs fixing. It needs to be fixed and let go. Perhaps things can not be righted to where they were previously. We have to know that. But that does not mean we can not make peace with it and let it go. We do not have to hold onto the pain. Nor should we.
We are reminded that forgiveness is a tool in our life tool box that we were all given. Pull it out. Keep it handy. Use it often on things, people and self.
That is the HOPE. And so it is.
Bit by bit, piece by piece, HOPE by HOPE action steps anyone can take……
-Meditate/pray……listen to what ails you and needs taking care of. Accept the support and help of your Guidance.
-Drink lots of water.
-Get outdoors and take in at least 10 deep breaths.
-Forgive
What made me smile yesterday……
-Another beautiful…perfect….weather day.
-Fun students.
-Success at being productive.
-Bill’s hotdog stand.
-Cool sleeping with the windows wide open. Ahhhh.
Love, Blessings and Gratitude,
Rev. Chris
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