Selwyn continues to consider unhealthy ways of dealing with resentment, anger and an unforgiving spirit.
He discusses responses such as ‘blowing our top’; running away from the circumstances which give rise to the resentment; or through a form of physical activity. He concludes that ‘root problems can never be dealt with through superficial remedies. I like this following comment: ‘we never bury emotions dead, but alive’; and, they grow to re-appear – bigger and harder to eradicate, than before!
One, true and tested way of handling resentment, anger and unforgivness is to take the issue to God, in prayer. In discussing these issues with God, we talk to someone who understands our weaknesses – we bring to the surface – all our emotions, our fears and our insecurities – He, in turn, comforts and strengthens us – and, by using His power we are released from our fears and find security in His love. We walk with Him – away from these trials – growing in our maturity; and better able to assist others, who may be going through similar trials.
What’s your view on this issue?
Wrong tactics
Selwyn continues to consider unhealthy ways of dealing with resentment, anger and an unforgiving spirit.
He discusses responses such as ‘blowing our top’; running away from the circumstances which give rise to the resentment; or through a form of physical activity. He concludes that ‘root problems can never be dealt with through superficial remedies. I like this following comment: ‘we never bury emotions dead, but alive’; and, they grow to re-appear – bigger and harder to eradicate, than before!
One, true and tested way of handling resentment, anger and unforgivness is to take the issue to God, in prayer. In discussing these issues with God, we talk to someone who understands our weaknesses – we bring to the surface – all our emotions, our fears and our insecurities – He, in turn, comforts and strengthens us – and, by using His power we are released from our fears and find security in His love. We walk with Him – away from these trials – growing in our maturity; and better able to assist others, who may be going through similar trials.
What’s your view on this issue?