As you know, I suffer from PTSD from a traumatic abusive childhood and my first marriage full of violence. It is not easy to get over, but it is possible.
I used to agonise over why it was so and why me and it would literally sap me of any joy in life now.
25 years of marriage with my present husband has shown me that life can be wonderful and that I am loveable.
It was only through realising that it didn't matter "why and why me?" were destroying the present joy that I decided to leave it in the past. I let it go..
My peace is palpable and my joy is deep since I let it go. I cried it out and prayed about it and the LORD filled me with peace.
Let it go.. give it to God and then get up, and move forward. Your mental state effects your physical, and spiritual.
Letting the past go will see you enjoy a much better and victorious life.
© Glenys Robyn Hicks
And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:7
You know Glenys, this is so true. I too have found that when I surrendered to God the various hardships, chronic illnesses, anxieties etc, that my joy sprung forth abundantly. Thank you for your transparency in sharing how you found joy after letting it go. Gentle {{Hugs}} dear friend.
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I decided that the past shouldn't steal my joy in the present. Thanks for commenting, Paula
ReplyDeleteI have been wondering how you are and hoping that 🤔 you're doing okay. Hugs Ramona/NC
ReplyDeleteHi Ramona. I feel better emotionally since I decided to let it all go...
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