No More Grudges

Yesterday my pastor said somethings that really got me to thinking about a major flaw that I possess. You see world I have a major problem. (I know right, me with a problem?!!)

I hold grudges. But I am not just your around the way ordinary grudge holder. Once someone has shown to me that they are completely grimy and sheisty individuals I simply cut them out of my life. It goes like this: i erase your number from my phone and any remnants of you, i.e. text messages or pictures, then i refrain from bringing you up and just pretty much forget you ever existed. Harsh right, I know. It is definitely something that I have been working on.

As much as i love to justify how I completely cut people off, it is wrong. My pastor said it eloquently as he explained that you will never find ultimate peace within yourself by harboring these emotions through holding grudges. You see, you have to be the initiator in the circumstances. Everyone experiences a heartache or wrong doing. A significant other cheating, a best friends betrayal, or family leaving you out to dry. But as the saying goes you have to step out of your hurt and the pettiness of a grudge and be the bigger person. Cliche’ I know, but by following this cliche you will find that peace that you have been yearning for.

So for everyone out there, I will be the initiator. I forgive everyone who has ever wronged me (one person in particular), and I apologize for being immature, petty and completely cutting you out of my life. See it’s as easy as that, bring on the peace. You can do it!!

Peaches&Gumbo