[__ Prayer __] Oppression and Others defining me

[blessedly_me23]

Hm.. I think I'm doing alright with the subject of forgiveness. I just feel appalled about how they treated me.

 

[blessedly_me23]

Some things are unforgivable. Yes, i understand to reach true peace is to them forgive them. Some acts are in need of punishment. Plus, forgiving and letting go is a passive way to handle the situation, but the oppression continuing is a problem.

 

[Sebastian-Jayce]

Some people you can forgive I guess. But if they are hurting you and your faith then I would keep away.

 

[citrus]

You can forgive somone and not allow them in your life. My cousin has an abusive husband and he had an affair. She doesn't know a bunch about the bible. She says Jesus forgives. One assault is one to many. It's criminal and if he hurts the kids because, "Jesus forgives" and does nothing she will be charged felonies. It makes me sick She puts herself above her children and I hope she comes to realize that God doesn't favored those type of relationships. The environment is unhealthy. You can forgive somone, but it isn't always wise to subject yourself to a person. It's not helping anything just encourages it. Forgive, guard your heart for ot is the well spring of life and don't forget.

 

[blessedly_me23]

Thanks I needed that reference. I was in an abusive relationship and because i have schizophrenia, i hear him in my head. I forgive him but I also catch myself trying to babying him like i'm pretending like things never happened which has me thinking that I would have trouble with not allowing him back into my life and i have. I'm getting help for it right now.

 

[Josef]

Some things are unforgivable. Yes, i understand to reach true peace is to them forgive them. Some acts are in need of punishment. Plus, forgiving and letting go is a passive way to handle the situation, but the oppression continuing is a problem.

Hey All,
Think about what you are doing blessedly_me_23. You pray and ask God for guidance and help; and give your burden to Him. That is exactly the right thing to do. Then you pick it right back up, and continue to carry it around (emotionally). Did you really give God your burden?

Galatians 5:1 Stand fast therefore in the liberty wherewith Christ hath made us free, and be not entangled again with the yoke of bondage.

Are you sure you are not still under the bondage of your emotions? When you give something to God, you have to let go of it completely. Don't tie yourself back up in the bondage of your fleshly emotions. God has made you free from the bondage of sin. That is what trusting in Him means. That is where your freedom begins. When you trust God, your heart fills with joy. Your post doesn't sound joyful. Get your joy back blessedly_me_23.

Keep walking everybody.
May God bless,
Taz

 

[blessedly_me23]

Thank you, I wil surely try to be more positive!