We all live through trouble and painful experiences, some far worse than others. If we dwell on those things, we make ourselves captives. Focusing on what has been done to us keeps the experiences alive in our minds, stirring up emotions, reviving hurt, fanning anger, and wanting revenge, as well as making us see ourselves as “a victim.” Thus, we label ourselves as a casualty, a person duped or tricked, a loser and fool, a quarry for sacrifice, a scapegoat for another’s sins. Putting on those identity markers is crushing to our spirit, and can keep people from taking the first frightening step toward recovery. If we see ourselves as “survivors” people who suffered greatly but came through with body and soul alive, heroes who found the strength to cope and rise above the sins done to us—we can move ahead. So, put your faith in God, and recognize what’s been done has hurt you and maybe held you back. It’s time to give it to God and get ready for your breakthrough.
Giving it to God is the only way to move forward. I have been struggling for almost a year thinking I had given it to him, but finally really did it and the relief I feel is amazing.
Amen🙏
Thank you Debbie, this is such good advice.
God is faithful and good. Thank you for sharing these words of wisdom and encouragement!
This is so true. I lived in victimhood most of my life for one reason or another. But the more I let go of that, I realized that those past things made me who I am today. Once I truly turned them over to God, He gave me great peace and understanding that nothing surprises Him. He’s in control and knows it all before time began and all the way through eternity. Am I always disciplined to do that every single day ? No, but the more I draw closer to Him the more He shows me His victory in me. I give God all of my praise and worship for all He has done, is doing and all that He will do ! Thank You, Lord !
Beautiful cosmos.💗
So true❤️
What great advice!
Thanks to God and what He has done for me…I’m a survivor!
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