Often times in life, we may come across a situation where an old friend decides to 'burn the bridge' of a friendship unexpectedly (and maybe even without a complete understanding of why). This can cause a lot of hurt and emotional imbalance. Depending on how deep or long the friendship, it can lead to nights filled with tears and even borderline depression.
The phrase "hurt people, hurt people" comes to mind. Its the thought that when people are hurt by others, they tend to inflict that same type of hurt on those who cross their path. This, whether knowingly or unknowingly tends to happen and thus begins a domino affect of damaged emotions and battered relationships.
As I reflected upon this and how it's hit so close to home for me, I happened upon an interesting thought: 'Hurt people don't have to hurt people.'
We use that phrase to excuse (if you will) or justify the actions of people, but for believers, honestly we are not justified by that phrase. As a matter of fact, we are held to an entirely different standard.
We are expected to bring our wounds, hurts and pain to the Lord. In exchange, He promises His healing and frees us from having to hurt other people. His ointment soothes the injury that results from our wounds which compels us to act in a way that pleases Him.
Psalm 147:3 "He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds"
No longer should reacting to situations become our mantra, but acting in the power and under the influence of the Holy Spirit becomes our way of life.
If you're the one who has burned the bridge, pray the Lord heals your broken heart and rectify relationships you may have destroyed. If you're the one reaping the destruction of the burned bridge, pray for that person who was hurt...that the Lord would heal them. But understand while men are predisposed to rejecting others, it's Gods nature to accept us. Find healing and freedom in that truth!
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