Here’s a sobering truth I have come to believe:
Your BEST relationships will be hindered by the condition of your WORST relationships!
Let’s say you’re about to take off in a Hot-air ballon with your new “significant other” optimistic that you’ll be soaring to new heights! Unfortunately the “baggage” from all past relationships act as “ballast” preventing us from reaching the higher “altitudes.” Whether it’s unresolved issues with your family, ex-boyfriend or girlfriend, or just the grudge that you carry towards someone who snubbed you.
This is why Jesus taught us to “Love your Enemies” God knows that however we treat our worst enemies is the way we may one day treat our family, friends, and spouse. Because eventually, anyone can get on your “wrong side.” Think about this.
We need to “cut loose” the baggage, letting go of past hurts and seeking reconciliation.
"And be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God in Christ forgave you" (Ephesians 4:32 NKJV).
Relationships do not survive without kindness and forgiveness.
- Matt Lundquist
Your BEST relationships will be hindered by the condition of your WORST relationships!
Let’s say you’re about to take off in a Hot-air ballon with your new “significant other” optimistic that you’ll be soaring to new heights! Unfortunately the “baggage” from all past relationships act as “ballast” preventing us from reaching the higher “altitudes.” Whether it’s unresolved issues with your family, ex-boyfriend or girlfriend, or just the grudge that you carry towards someone who snubbed you.
This is why Jesus taught us to “Love your Enemies” God knows that however we treat our worst enemies is the way we may one day treat our family, friends, and spouse. Because eventually, anyone can get on your “wrong side.” Think about this.
We need to “cut loose” the baggage, letting go of past hurts and seeking reconciliation.
"And be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God in Christ forgave you" (Ephesians 4:32 NKJV).
Relationships do not survive without kindness and forgiveness.
- Matt Lundquist
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