Today I am reposting an article from a number of years ago. It received a lot of comment at the time. It resonated with me this morning and I thought, "I need this."
I also naturally tend to run elsewhere before going to God during times of crushing stress. Sure, it is good to talk to friends to get support & help, but it is incredibly important to bring these things before God FIRST in prayer. I truly believe he rewards that kind of reliance. I recently heard someone say, "Go to the throne before you go to the phone!".
Tom, I've read, reread and own many of your books... God has reached out through you to bless so many of us. I also have a strange request. I've scoured the internet and book shops for a deep book on forgiveness. We all know they why of it rather than the how of it. How does one forgive from the heart and deal with powerful negative emotions which well up over and over again even though the decision to forgive has been made and is being renewed everyday? I would be delighted to see an article on the why and 'How' of forgiveness. How about a book on Forgiveness? :) Thanks,Nirmal, India
Dear Nimral, I think you will get much help from a new book by our good friend, Linda Brumley. It is titled "Finding Your Path to Forgiveness." Here is the link: http://www.ipibooks.com/IPIStore/Details/tabid/89/rvdsfpid/1077/language/en-US/Default.aspx#.VabYqPlVikp
Wow, I really needed that today. Thank you!
ReplyDeleteYeah I forget to pray first. After all these years it looks like I would go to God before I do anything. So thank you.
ReplyDeleteI also naturally tend to run elsewhere before going to God during times of crushing stress. Sure, it is good to talk to friends to get support & help, but it is incredibly important to bring these things before God FIRST in prayer. I truly believe he rewards that kind of reliance. I recently heard someone say, "Go to the throne before you go to the phone!".
ReplyDeleteToo often like Esther I approach the throne in fear of rejection. Thanks for reminding me whose I am.
ReplyDeleteNimral from India wrote:
ReplyDeleteTom, I've read, reread and own many of your books... God has reached out through you to bless so many of us. I also have a strange request. I've scoured the internet and book shops for a deep book on forgiveness. We all know they why of it rather than the how of it. How does one forgive from the heart and deal with powerful negative emotions which well up over and over again even though the decision to forgive has been made and is being renewed everyday? I would be delighted to see an article on the why and 'How' of forgiveness. How about a book on Forgiveness? :) Thanks,Nirmal, India
Dear Nimral, I think you will get much help from a new book by our good friend, Linda Brumley. It is titled "Finding Your Path to Forgiveness." Here is the link: http://www.ipibooks.com/IPIStore/Details/tabid/89/rvdsfpid/1077/language/en-US/Default.aspx#.VabYqPlVikp
Much needed ! Thank you Tom !
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