“Honour thy father and mother; which is the first commandment with promise;”
Ephesians 6:2 KJV
https://bible.com/bible/1/eph.6.2.KJV
I won’t lie and say I have never been dishonorable when it comes to my parents, but I will say I learned my lesson. Growing up with an abusive stepfather and a absent birth father made me a little angry (I say that tongue in cheek) I was an absolute mess. I took that anger out on everybody I met because that’s what happens when you have unresolved issues, you become a menace to the world.
This is Father’s Day weekend and I’ve been hoping to see people who are willing to forgive their Fathers. I know that sounds so simple but it’s possible, maybe not in your own power but with the power of our God, all things are possible.
Is there a scripture that changed your heart? Me, too
“And when ye stand praying, forgive, if ye have ought against any: that your Father also which is in heaven may forgive you your trespasses.”
Mark 11:25 KJV
https://bible.com/bible/1/mrk.11.25.KJV
I remember hearing this scripture And it resonated differently that day. It literally spoke to my heart and made me stop and think about my anger and how my unforgiveness was keeping me from experiencing God in his fullness. It’s like the words jumped off the page and into my consciousness. I began to think of all the people I was holding grudges against. I had to think about my mother and how angry I was about her addiction and her inability to keep me safe from physical and mental abuse because of that same addiction. The words made me look at myself and realize I needed to be forgiven so I needed to start forgiving people. I can remember listing my abusers to God and asking him to teach me to forgive them. I can remember trusting God in this because I knew in my own power I was unable and often times unwilling. In time I gave up my anger, yup I gave it up, it was too hard to hold onto hate and seek love. It seems that once I forgave everybody I had to keep on forgiving but it got easier and easier the more I did it.
So today I ask that if you have an aught with your Father, give it to God. Allow God to heal you in that space, not for them but for you. Never forget that being true to yourself is essential to your success. You can forgive them and choose not to be in their life or you can choose to forgive and try to see what new thing God can do in that space.
Forgiving my mother opened up the door for us to have a real honest relationship before she died. I know God allowed us time to heal before he took her and I’m forever grateful.
I pray you take the time to heal too.
“So always tell each other the wrong things you have done. Then pray for each other. Do this so that God can heal you. Anyone who lives the way God wants can pray, and great things will happen.”
James 5:16 ERV
https://bible.com/bible/406/jas.5.16.ERV
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