The Purpose of the Interruption
By : LaTonya Smiley
I believe that forgiveness is not an option it is a mandate !
What has your childhood hurt cost you besides your innocence ? How long will you let your past dictate how bright your future is or can become ? You see , sometimes things happen in life that are meant to take your very life , such as suicidal thoughts from being abused as a child or being beaten within an inch of your life at the hands of an abusive husband or partner . One thing is for certain though , you cannot fly unless you let go and in order to do this , you must let go ALL of it , even the things that you feel you cannot or refuse to forgive .
No matter what has happened to you , you can live your best life . The only excuse you have for not living your best life to the fullest potential is the fact that you just don ’ t want to . This can be applied to everything that goes wrong in your life , trust me . I have tested this statement . Whether it is drugs , alcohol , pornography , homosexuality , child sexual abuse , domestic violence or you can just fill in the blank , you can still live a life free from the bondage of unforgiveness .
You have the ability to begin to live life on top of the world instead of the world on top of you . It is as simple as changing your mindset and taking full responsibility of you and how you handle the things you go through or have been through .
We want to walk around and blame the world for things that may have happened to us and for a moment it may actually feel good to blame everyone else for our lives , but at what point do you look in the mirror and begin to take some selfaccountability ? Would you believe me if I told you that life was all on purpose , designed for you to find your purpose and that you are right where you are supposed to be ? If you have been tormented by the events of your past , lay awake at night wishing that you will not wake up in the morning , cry uncontrollably , suffer from thoughts of suicide or depression are unable to keep a healthy relationship without sabotaging it . I dare you to turn that thing over to Jesus .
. Psalms 147:3 says “ He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds .” I have been where you are and understand what it is like to be a victim . I have also learned how much better life can be as an OVERCOMER . I want you to believe that you can overcome anything . Jeremiah 29:11 says “ For I know the plans I have for you ," declares the LORD , " plans to prosper you and not to harm you , plans to give you hope and a future .”
The moment when you recognize your purpose and understand that God has a plan for your life , there must be a shift in your mindset to fulfill your purpose .
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