"When there are wounds within your family, even if your family never heals...YOU can! YOU CAN! You've got to be the one to start something new!" - Beth Moore
I think I can honestly say that I am the first in "my family" on my way to healing. To Freedom! Sadly, I may be the only one though.
My earthly father has since passed and I do not believe he healed from his own pain. My older brother unfortunately took his life at 33 many years ago and for a fact I know he was living at times in his own hell. My other older brother is oblivious to the hurts of the world and lives in his own protected bubble. Then there is my mum..... Well, she I believe is blind to her own pain. Fear, control, denial overshadows her life.
My family senses something new in me. Questioning at times my different behavior. Sometimes I feel they are frighten and threatened by my change.
It may frighten them at first, but they will eventually see the new you that is at peace, is healed, and is strong. How can they not but want that then for themselves?
ReplyDeleteI also believe that you may be the first in your family not the only. Trusting God to restore all!
ReplyDeleteAll you can do is tell them you are healing. Pray for them but don't let them drag you back down. I am happy and hopeful that you will find joy.
ReplyDeleteI know what you mean by this and can relate. Sometimes it's a bit difficult for others to not follow you on a path of healing, but we must go where we must go.
ReplyDeleteBlessings
May your loved ones see the power that is in you & for them to accept His love & forgiveness. May you always remain strong in His awesome power. God bless.
ReplyDeleteYou shall be a city on a hill...to shine the light of freedom and healing from wounds of yesterday...shing Jesus' love to all that look upon you....
ReplyDeleteI'm sure they are.
ReplyDeleteChange is so so hard,
especially when someone
is badly broken.
Like a broken limb,
any movement makes it scream
in pain.
But this is HEALING pain!
And you're doing amazing:)
cheering you on with love,
Jen
HI JBR - there is a saying, "be the change you want the world to be". Or in your case here, "be the change you want your family to be". Hallelujah!
ReplyDeleteLove gail
peace....
I hope that they eventually come around and support you, but regardless, you are doing the right thing by developing the life you want for yourself! Safe hugs!
ReplyDeleteMaybe, when the time is right, you will be able to witness to them and lead them in the direction of healing as well.
ReplyDeletePraying for you often,
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The changes in you may frighten them, JBR, but may be making them wonder at the same time. No doubt they are seeing the transformation in you and hopefully this will draw them to want healing too. Either way, I know you have the strength and courage to continue on your journey and that makes me glad! Praying for you!
ReplyDeleteI think they are jealous of your change. It takes immence strength to break a family tradition of dysfunction.
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