For the longest time, it was hard for me to just be offended and give a blessing instead. I really struggled with applying this principle because how could I love someone when that person is unlovable?
Today EH was blasting at me in front of the kids and while I was begging him to stop because I wanted to shield the kids, he got more irritated and said more unpleasant things including “Fxxx you”. In that very moment, I calmly responded “bless you”. I was surprised at myself because that would be a different story if I responded with the desires of my flesh. I just thank HH for sustaining me in the moment and let me finally act out of this principle.
Later on I had a good cry at HH’s feet but I am so proud of how far I’ve come since coming to RMI. Thank you Erin and RMI!
“Hope in the Lord and keep his way.” Psalm 37:34
“Wait for the Lord;
be strong and take heart
and wait for the Lord.” Psalm 27:14
Hi Gioia, thank you for sharing because indeed this is a praise 🙌 it’s a praise when our HH changes us thru His love for us and we stop acting in the flesh and more as His Bride 👰 when we start practicing the principles. I have heard many brides including myself say how their homes turned into a haven of peace because we are able to live out these principles. I can’t tell you how many times l have run into the arms of my Heavenly love feeling so hurt but each time He comforted me and then l just saw how my Love completely changed everything and now l live daily in his love and peace.
Here is a podcast interview with Azahiah not sure if you listened to it, she shares on this https://hopeatlast.com/podcast-%f0%9f%8e%99%ef%b8%8fspecial-guest/
Dear Atarah, thank you for the encouraging words! I just listened to the podcast and it’s indeed refreshing to me. Thanks again for sharing! Yes he is faithful! EH apologized today for his behavior thru texts today. I know it’s the Lord. Praise the Lord!
Honestly the way EH acted yesterday reminded of my contentious self last year. I was so entangled in sins that I was asking myself how come I could not control myself. I thank HH every day for changing me because the way I was is despicable. “…In faithfulness you have afflicted me”. Psalm 119:75
It’s exciting to hear when He starts His good works through his brides. 💕
I press on to reach the end of the race and receive the heavenly prize for which God, through Christ Jesus, is calling us. Ph314
Dear Hope-Darling, yes yes. I have a long way to go still but it’s comforting to know I made progress. Thanks for sharing!
My dear Gioia, our HH changes us so much, when I first read about giving a blessing instead, it was hard for me as well, but now it is easy, yes sometimes I still fail, but “I can do all this through him who gives me strength.” I also feel led to share this lesson with you for times when insults are hurled at you: https://loveatlast.org/finding-the-abundant-life/chapter-8-who-are-you-listening-to/
Dear Adina, thank you for sharing. This is much needed because I still fail to respond in God’s way from time to time. Thank you again!