Tuesday, 13 November 2012

16 seconds to change my mind.


Something is hurting inside of me. A few weeks ago I was lied to by a person sat dead opposite me and said something against me that just wasn't true. It hurt me and I was angry and I'm still angry. The reason it's hurting though is because I just can't let it go and the problem is that the person I know will be hurting to.

I watched this video



It made me sad. It made me so sad that I even cried. Real fat, tidal waves tears down my cheeks. What is happening inside of me that makes me so sad about something so minor (in the grand scheme of things).

The video made me think about how I would feel if I turned around no one was behind me. No one in my team was cheering my corner. What my hurt would look like if someone filmed it and played it back in slow motion.

Those words had cut me and as I walked around I realised I was leaving bloody footsteps behind me and what was left growing was an ugly snub, worthless and proud. Anger lingers like the winter winds. I wouldn't allow God to heal me but in 16 seconds when I got to witness someone else's pain a moment that screamed silently 'why is no one coming?'. It made me wonder about what if no one else is cheering her?

Remember that Grace that saved you. That had to run around after your crazy, and fought against your lies and 'oh my God' painful words. Do you remember the Grace that saved you and continues to cheer your corner?

It's time then to change. Let's run shamelessly after thoses who hurt and lie about us. Let's forgive relentlessly so that whenever someone turns there is always someone there to welcome them with open arms.

There are reasons why we are told to love everyone.