Mike Bullard.
One of the most difficult things to do is keep our hearts open when we've been treated badly in life. The temptation and possibly the "normal" way to respond is to shut down, and to hold things against people. It's fully understandable that that is the way we respond. It is quite unusual and quite powerful when a person is able to recover from a difficult experience, process the pain they have felt, and move on from the situation without being stuck back in the experience.
I don't think there is any way we can insulate ourselves from all difficulties. Some people experience greater difficulties and injustice than others. But it is always amazing to see someone move through their struggles.
Jesus of course, encourages us to move beyond our struggles. Trusting God again, forgiving those who have hurt us, and putting the pieces of our lives back together - even if it takes a while, is a journey that God encourages us to take. And when we do, new possibilities open up for us.
Let's keep taking steps on the journey.
