Let it Go.

Although I have not finished Bishop Tutu's book _The Book Of Forgiving_ , this morning I realized that I am so over that which has hurt me. I have forgiven certain individuals whose actions & attitudes hurt me badly.


I have forgiven, but choose to not socialize with them. Sometimes relationships are worth saving but this one is not.


Since I'd not yet seen the movie _Frozen_ I had to look up the lyrics of the hit song by Idina Menzel. Here are the lyrics that " spoke" the most to me:


It's funny how some distance
Makes everything seem small
And the fears that once controlled me
Can't get to me at all!

It's time to see what I can do
To test the limits and break through
No right, no wrong, no rules for me I'm free!

Let it go, let it go
I am one with the wind and sky
Let it go, let it go
You'll never see me cry!


Forgiveness DOES NOT mean that one condones the wrongs done to him or her. Nor does forgiveness require reconciliation and a " reboot" of the damaged relationship. But forgiveness DOES mean that the thoughts of the person or people who have hurt you or me no longer take up space in my mind. I do NOT want to reconcile with them yet I do not " hate" them either. Right now I am at a really good place & am confident enough with my own choices. I know what is required of me by my LORD and savior and I also know He has forgiven me. So it is MY turn to forgive and to " let it go" .


Amen