A friend of mine was hurt by another person. Every time they hear the name of the person that hurt them, it brings the experience back. It is really painful to watch.
That could be your story, or mine. We have all been hurt by others.
One thing that helps me most of the time is to remember that they probably did not mean to hurt me. Even if they knew that their words were hurtful, they usually had no idea of the pain they would cause and no intention of leaving a scar that deep.
If there is someone that you need to forgive, start with trying to believe that they did not mean to hurt you as badly as they did. Maybe they felt threatened by you. Maybe they were having a bad day. Maybe their spouse has left them. Maybe the are sad and broken. Maybe their venom directed at you was more about them after all. They didn't mean for it to hurt like it does.
It's a beautiful day in God's world, be sure to see the good.
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