Forgetting revenge to await more blessings.
By joanick27
@joanick27 (141)
Philippines
April 30, 2010 1:14am CST
Did it ever happen that you wanted so much to take revenge or perhaps do something bad but you are controlling yourself? This is exactly what happened to me. I've been a lot of sadness and hate. I believe that somebody owe me because of the pain he/she caused me. I wanted so much to revenge but I am clinging to God' words when He said "If you abide in me and my words abide in you, ask whatever you wish and it shall be given unto you." I know in my heart that I have to get even but I know also that revenge will get me to nowhere. There is one great desire in my life. I am asking the Lord to give it to me in His time. And for Him to grant the desire of my heart, I am patiently controlling myself and praying that He heals me. In God's time, I know that He will touch my heart and teach me to forgive. I am praying the time of healing to come soon.
3 responses
@dralon (88)
• Zimbabwe
30 Apr 10
The Bible also says "vengeance is mine, says the Lord". I know that as humans our first reaction is to get even when we are treated badly, but our God is there to fight our battle for us. He even says we are to ppray for our enemies (good prayers). Do not worry, surrender everything to God (even your pain) and in due season he will make everything right and the pain will be gone!
@joanick27 (141)
• Philippines
3 May 10
It is really hard to think that the person who caused me pain can just walk away and continue his/her life without any repercussions. But I still want to hold God's promises so even if I am really itchy to avenge I choose to control myself more. I know that in God's time, He will give me justice. For now, I am contented that He is comforting me all the days of my life.
@strawberrychocodahi (4818)
• Philippines
30 Apr 10
Very true, vengeance is mine says the Lord as it is written in Romans 12:19. Give a room for God, let Him take care of it. What we can do is pray and ask also for forgiveness in our short comings. Whatever that circumstance your into, I know that you can make it through because God will not give us a trial we cannot handle.
In due time, you will reap what you sow. And just keep the love you have for God and compassion for those who do you wrong. There are reasons why this is happening and God has a purpose for that. May God keep you strong and continue to press on towards the goal to win the prize He set forth for us.
@joanick27 (141)
• Philippines
30 Apr 10
Indeed, God will heal me. In fact I am getting better everyday. I just want to follow His path and be a good daughter to Him. I know that He will take care of the people who hurt me. I also know that someday, I will see more of His gratefulness. I believe that He will pour blessings more than I ask for. Thanks a lot.
@farashadine (29)
• Philippines
10 May 10
Yes it really happened in my life. When I was young, about 6 years old, my heart filled with hatred and sadness. My parents got seperated and my dad married for the second time. My life became misserable because of my step mom. I lived like a Cinderella fairytale. My anger with her grew almost everyday. I told her that someday soon I will give her my revenge that she will never forget. But as I was growing up into teenager and realizing how life is important. I learn to forgive her and ask my forgiveness to God. I told to myself that I will not be happy if I do something not good to her. Instead of, I begin to love her and accept her as my real mom. And now that I am at the right age and stage of life, I still look at her, maybe she realized all her mistakes. She already asked some forgiveness on me, and I told her to forget the past and what's important is today. I could say that I am blessed now coz everything I ask from God, HE always grant it. In everything I do, I put GOD first and HE direct me and crown my efforts with success. I lift up my hands to GOD and HE show me the way.
