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Shadows that Lurk in the Light-Chapter Forty Nine
Facing the Enemy, And Learning to Forgive
Chapter Forty Nine:
It was hard to forgive the monster who shot me and took our parents from us, but I knew it was time. It was not an easy task, but it was necessary. As much damage as he had done, I knew forgiveness was necessary to lift that burden I was carrying. The burden is already heavy enough, why add to it?
I won’t decide whether Deliah needs to forgive this monster; I’ll decide what works for me. Sincerely, I believe she has forgiven long before I was able to forgive! As a matter of fact, I am proud of her, as she appears to be much more at peace with everything than I am.
Since I don’t think I am ready to face this man, I don’t have to speak the words to him, but perhaps I could write a letter, I don’t know, all I know is that I will need to lean on the Lord.
Perhaps some will think I am crazy for forgiving the man who killed my parents and put me in a wheelchair. However, I am doing this more for myself than for him! To lighten my burden, I must forgive.
The truth is, I’m scared. I don’t know if this will set him off more, but I know I must do it. It is time for me to release this burden to God, and let the healing begin.
