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Unaddressed Hurt will turn to Hate

April 9, 2024

Hey Clawson Family!


Song:




Scripture:


Luke 23:32-34


32 ”Two others, both criminals, were led out to be executed with him. 33 When they came to a place called The Skull, they nailed him to the cross. And the criminals were also crucified—one on his right and one on his left. 34 Jesus said, “Father, forgive them, for they don’t know what they are doing.” And the soldiers gambled for his clothes by throwing dice.“

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Devotional:


We don't like to use the word hate, but hate has a sound,  a thought pattern, a tone, a body language. So maybe we don’t say the word, but do we show it?

 

Life is full of hurts, and unaddressed hurts will turn into hate. Today I pray you have confidence and the courage to address some hurts in your life, so that that hurt doesn’t turn to hate. B cause hate in your heart is only going to hurt you more.

 

Have you ever noticed when you’re angry at someone it consumes you, it becomes the focus of your life? It doesn’t matter what’s going on around you. Your thoughts and focus are totally on the person who’s wronged you!  


But look how Jesus responded to those who hurt him! He didn’t focus on vengeance or justice. At the darkest hour of his life, His prayers focused on forgiveness for the lost. While He was being crucified, “Jesus said, ‘Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing’


If we don't yield our pain to Jesus and follow His example, the hurts that we hold onto will turn to hate. Over time, unaddressed pain will likely give way to anger, which grows into a grudge, which develops into unforgiveness.


Jesus shows us how we should respond: die to self and offer the same forgiveness we've been shown.


Journal:


Today, in your journal, write out all of your feelings and emotions. Give them over to God so that He can begin a change in your life. 


Training:


What step do you need to take toward forgiveness today? Ask Jesus to heal your hurt and give you the courage to forgive.


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