God dropped this prayer šŸ™ to me awhile back, and He knew I needed it to overcome the offense that I was taking in. He knew that was a waste of my energy (hint: it’s a waste of YOURS, too) and He knew exactly how to help!
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Do I still get hurt sometimes? Sure. BUT, this has helped immensely and I want to pass it along 😊
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If you can bypass reacting to their reaction and simply listen to the pain that’s underneath – just watch your relationships blossom and flourish šŸ’ž And know it’s okay to create space where the relationship is unhealthy or abusive.
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šŸ’ Here’s THE PRAYER:
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Lord help my ears hear their heart and help my heart hear their hurt. AMEN
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And if you want to add more to it, here are a few bonus lines, that each start with:
ā€œThank You for…ā€
āœ”helping me overcome offense
āœ”deepening my compassion for them
āœ”showing me wounds in my life that are bleeding on those who didn’t cut me so I can heal them with You
āœ”opening my eyes and heart to love those You love (aka literally everyone)
āœ”clearing my vision so it’s not clouded with bitterness, anger, resentment, or hurt