There's a story in the Old Testament that I've made my own...mine likely bears small resemblance to what was written, but it works for me. I use it today to help me become willing to divorce myself from my own opinions.
Long/short: It's the story of Joseph who was sold into slavery by his jealous brothers. He was imprisoned, came under the protection of the Pharaoh, and rose to be the Pharaoh's right-hand man. The brothers come into some rough sledding, go bankrupt and, near starving, go to Joseph and, knowing they need to get on his good side, admit their jealous behavior and beg forgiveness.
In response to their admission, he says, in effect, "You meant it for ill, but God meant it for good."
That's all we need remember to let go of our attachment to our resentments of others. Now, instead of wallowing in resentment, we meditate on God's meaning this for our good...and are given permission to find our gold in it.
Find our gold, and we've found our gratitude...we've upgraded our problem. We can say a sincere "thank you" to God and to whomever we've been resenting. We can walk free.
That's all we need remember to let go of our attachment to our resentments of others. Now, instead of wallowing in resentment, we meditate on God's meaning this for our good...and are given permission to find our gold in it.
Find our gold, and we've found our gratitude...we've upgraded our problem. We can say a sincere "thank you" to God and to whomever we've been resenting. We can walk free.
Thank you.
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