We know that as a single parent it can be challenging to forgive a former husband or wife for some of the things they may have done during the relationship. But let us just make this very clear right now… Unforgiveness is like spiritual poison. When you hold bitterness against some one for any reason you are the one who feels the pain, not them.
We often hold resentment towards others or bitter indignation at having been treated unfairly. But much of the time we are upset with ourselves because we did not respond properly to the situation. Whatever the case may be it is our responsible to love and forgive one another for any reason.
Holding unforgiveness is like drinking rat poison and hoping that the rat would die. I know, sounds crazy, right? Well, this is more common than you realize. It can be quite scary to let go of unforgivingness if you help in to it for a long time. I like the way Tyler Perry explains his testimony of overcoming unforgiveness in this video:
Unforgiveness Gives The Advantage… But Only to The Enemy
Let’s be honest, Jesus tells us we should love one antother as He loves us. John 15:12 Unforgiveness is a tool of the enemy and when we use it as fuel for our lives we give Satan the advantage in our lives. 2 Corinthians 10-11 You may have to grit your teeth, drop some tears and cry aloud to God but at the end of the day he is pleased with our faith to trust Him and forgive our ex husband or wife.
If you are a single or divorced parent and you would like support as you go through a troubling time or answers to some of your dating / parenting questions then contact Stephanie Harris, founder of Unique Singles in Atlanta, GA. We also invite you to visit our national even at the South Cobb Community Center this coming May 7th, 2011. Information is on the event page under Divorced Parenting In Action.
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