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| Your Own Bailout |
Ever grip a grudge? Ever harbor a hurt? Someone said something to you last week and you just can't get past it. You want to get even. You want to display how hurt you are in front of them.
ANATOMY OF A GRUDGE
What really happens when we hold on to hurts? How does it effect us? For starters, it holds hostage a portion of our mental space. This is space we need to devote to our jobs and ministries. Without mental freedom our focus is limited. We are unable to be in the moment when needed. It can also have physical downsides effecting heart rate and blood pressure.*
ANATOMY OF A BAILOUT
It's in the news. The US is engaged in a season of bailout. A bailout is a forgiveness of a debt. When we forgive someone of their debt (i.e. their hurt against us), we bail them out. Doing this, we free up our mental space for a more fulfilling life. We increase our opportunities for professional success. We serve with greater intensity and purpose. And we are actually contributing to our own physical health.
Here's a 4-point ACTION LIST:
- List the hurt(s) you are harboring this very moment.
- Draw an imaginary line on the floor.
- Slowly step over the line, saying to yourself, "I choose freedom. I choose to forgive."
- If you need additional professional help to get over the line, seek it!
So what's it gonna be? What are you going to build into the fabric of your life: A begruding spirit or a bailout spirit? I guarantee, your answer will directly impact your ability to serve strong.
* Some thoughts generated from a WebMD article.
I'll "see" you right here next week.
1 comment:
Rev Davis:
This is Rick Moore, Kelly Moore's son. I just checked my mail at my dorm and received the package that came from the church. I did not want to wait until sunday to thank you guys for that package. i dont check my mail that often which is why i got it just now. Thank you guys so much! i was really excited to get it. thats a great thing to get coming home from class. I didnt know the best way to contact you and everyone in the church so i decided to comment on your blog that I just recently started reading. Hope you and yours survived the storm last night
Rick Moore
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