Dear one,
Welcome to an important and difficult discussion today: FORGIVENESS.
I will go straight to the point and not beat about the bush. As humans its very normal to do something someone might feel hurt about. Countless times have my husband and I quarreled over things that were basically not a big deal. There have been times we said awful things to each other. Trust me, there have been such countless, horrible, indescribable moments.
After about four years in marriage, I thought I needed to talk some sense into my husband. I felt i was the only one running the marriage and our lives, Apart from him, I had two other boys to deal with. I was frustrated and I thought i was right to think that way. I resented him. On the day of confrontation, I went overboard: I yelled, called him names and even slapped him. Little did i know that i was actually worsening our case. I t opened wounds that lasted years after that, It took the Immense Grace of our Lord Jesus Christ to forgive each other and to erase the past to be able to move on till today.
I know its a bit difficult especially when you are constantly reminded of whoever and whatever hurt you. But Christ loved us and forgave us our sins, in fact He still forgives us our sins! Let's look at forgiveness as laying all the hurt and burden under the cross, where He(Jesus) forgives us our sins.
So today on #fixit, we are Living It Out:
Let's think about the past week or so. Can you think of a practical reason to begin the journey of forgiveness with your spouse? Remember, don’t wait for your spouse to apologize for a wrong before you start the process of forgiveness. When it gets difficult, remember the 2-step strategy. Don’t let your feelings dictate your actions. Obey God, and eventually, He will produce new feelings. You can do it!
Remember the KISS-A-THON challenge is still on till end of week. Have fun and remember it takes conscious effort to Save that marriage!
This write up is by kind courtesy: The Mawuli International Mission Assignment for Christ
THE MIMAFC is a mission organization under which the hashtag fixit program is running. It also has the CFC(Couples for Christ) assembly. When you see #fixit, it reminds you to work on that marriage, to save that marriage, to actually make the conscious effort to fix the things you can in that marriage. When you hear or see CFC, it reminds you to share in saving someone else's marriage, to inspire someone on this journey, to motivate other couples.
I would like to take this opportunity to wish my dear sister in law, Priscilla Takyiwaa Amaglo, a very happy birthday. Keep growing gracefully and continue to be the perfect help-meet .
BY: REV. MRS CAROLINE DZIFA FUMEY
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