God dropped this prayer đ 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: itâs 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 đ
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If you can bypass reacting to their reaction and simply listen to the pain thatâs underneath â just watch your relationships blossom and flourish đ And know itâs okay to create space where the relationship is unhealthy or abusive.
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đ Hereâs 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:
âThank You for…â
âhelping me overcome offense
âdeepening my compassion for them
âshowing me wounds in my life that are bleeding on those who didnât cut me so I can heal them with You
âopening my eyes and heart to love those You love (aka literally everyone)
âclearing my vision so itâs not clouded with bitterness, anger, resentment, or hurt
Prayer to prevent offense from taking hold
