What comes to mind when you think about “those people”? Maybe it’s a neighbor, co-worker or family member or maybe it’s a whole group of people that just get under your skin? And what if those people are supposed to be our people - the ones we should experience the deepest level of connection with but they are the ones who have hurt us the most.
We have been in this series called Those People the past few weeks. And the problem is those people in our lives can get a measure of control over us and our well being - emotionally, relationally, spiritually.
So… what do we do with “those people” - those ones that hurt us or wronged us? Do we really have to forgive?
What would it look like to step into an uncomfortable or even painful place and actually begin the journey towards forgiveness? What would the world look like if we no longer put people into categories based on our own assumptions, values and limited, finite perspective and life experience but instead allowed the labels we give others to be defined by God and his love for them?
PRACTICAL STEPS:
Ask a trusted friend, mentor or counselor.
Buy the book and/or listen to Overtime Episode 38
Decide and begin the journey.
Not sure where to start? We’re here to help: connection@npaustin.com.
MUSIC:
Graves Into Gardens - Elevation Worship
Great Are You Lord - All Sons & Daughters
Nothing Else - Cody Carnes
NEXT STEPS: Wherever you are, we want to help you discover what’s next.
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