You wrote a beautiful letter, Patti, by sharing your heart.  I'm truly sorry for the hurtful words said to you by your sister.  We can brush off negative comments from acquaintances or those we don't respect, but it cuts to the core when done by those we love.  And I'm sad for your sister's unwillingness to forgive. 

 

 

This thing with forgiveness and keeping short accounts is so critical in the believer's life.   But it can also be very hard, so I'll relay a funny story.  

A few years back I was going through some stuff, so I brought the following question to my Bible study group/ladies:

 

• "Jesus said we're to ...pray for those who mistreat you...so what exactly do we pray?"  Luke 6:28

 

Right away the gal who led the group in worship at the start of each session pipes up:  "Lord, get 'em."   Of course, we all laughed, but how many of us often feel that way.  But we want to heed our Savior's Words because we love Him because He first loved us.  Sometimes it's tough, so I have to ask for His help.

 

 

Patti, you'll be in my prayers.  May the Lord bless you and keep you forevermore and into eternity!

 

 

AMEN!