{God is the only one who forgets}

   this past weekend, Tara talked about forgiveness and how we need to learn to forgive and empy all of our bitterness. i came to realize that i just push people out of my life, instead of forgiving. to me, "forgive and forget" is pretty much ending my connection with them and moving on, yet the bitterness is still there. its frustrating to realize.
   honestly, i dont mind that many of these people are out of my life, but when i reflect, i feel major bitterness. i was reminded that God is the ONLY one who can forgive and forget, so dealing with bitterness needs to be a priority in my life! and all of us!
   the past few weeks have been a constant reminder of many situations that i need to face head on and move on from. in the midst of it all, i'm glad that i have a husband that is on my side 100% and is there to protect me emotionally.
   the longer we are married, the more my trust is building in him, and i am seeing him as my safety net, and my home as my haven. God is good and he designed marriage just for this...support, safety and love!

"search me, God, and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts. see if there is any offensive way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting"

psalm 139:23-24