Love Gives

Hurting someone else won’t heal your own pain, and turning on yourself won’t make things better either. When disappointment and frustration rise whether with yourself, others, or life in general the temptation is to lash out, withdraw, or try to even the score. But none of that leads anywhere good. The only way to truly move forward is through love. Love is not soft or weak it’s courageous, intentional, and powerful. Forgiveness is often the first step: forgiving others, forgiving yourself, and surrendering the past to God’s hands. Love gives you the ability to walk through pain without letting pain become the driver of your decisions. Every moment offers a choice. You can multiply the pain, or you can choose to be part of God’s healing work in and through you. Fill your heart with His love and let that love shape your responses. It may not be easy, but it’s always worth it.