We have a lot of time to think being locked up in prison. I've been thinking about my failures as a Dad and Step Dad. Failures of relationships too. It's frustrating to say the least because I can't communicate my feelings to the ones that I've hurt. I want to so very bad! Yet for reasons I have no control over I am stopped from doing so. A restraining order for one..and bitterness due to unforgiveness well, on both fronts actually. To reconcile these relationships would be so great! I want the people I've hurt to know, I am a changed man. I want them to know Jesus as I do! To live not as a victim but as a victor through Christ Who lives in those who give their lives to Him! To be abused by one who is supposed to protect you is so damaging. But you don't have to live as if you are damaged goods! Jesus is right there! He's saying come all who are burdened and heacy laden and I will give you rest. Those who claim Christ as Savior may not understand the power in His name. There IS power! The very power that rose Him from the dead lives in His children! The Apostle Paul said "I can do all things through Christ Who gives me strength" (Phillipians 4:13) To the people I have hurt. I understand the pain you have gone through, even what you are going through. I ask you in the name of Jesus to lay those burdens down at His feet! You don't have to carry them on your shoulders anymore! I know. I was there. Now I am free. The burden of my past, the abuse I endured and even gave, is gone! No weight on my shoulders. Do I feel regret, or am I sorry for the pain I have caused? Heck yes! That's why, I say, I am sorry. That's why I try to let y'all know my thoughts and feelings. So maybe someone out there won't live their life like I did..in pain and heaviness. In fear. Jesus came to seek and save the lost! He is there. Holding out His hand. Give Him permission to come into your hearts right now and rescue you from the pits of despair!
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