In order for there to be a shadow there has to be a light and something blocking it. We allow all kinds of things and people to block us from God's light and create shadows in our lives. Greed, jealousy, envy, revenge...Taking time to focus on these things and choosing to remove them from our lives opens us up to the warmth and peace of God's light. It's an ongoing process - I think the hardest thing to do is to forgive. I've never been one to let very many people in, so when I get hurt by one of those few people it takes me a long time to get over it. I'm slowly coming to realize that holding that kind of grudge does nothing but hold me back and hurt me even more. It's time to let go.
Colossians 3
12 Since
God chose you to be the holy people he loves, you must clothe
yourselves with tenderhearted mercy, kindness, humility, gentleness, and
patience. 13 Make
allowance for each other’s faults, and forgive anyone who offends you.
Remember, the Lord forgave you, so you must forgive others. 14 Above all, clothe yourselves with love, which binds us all together in perfect harmony. 15 And
let the peace that comes from Christ rule in your hearts. For as
members of one body you are called to live in peace. And always be
thankful.
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