Hurt
21 Daniel answered, “May the king live forever! 22 My God sent his angel, and he shut the mouths of the lions. They have not hurt me, because I was found innocent in his sight. Nor have I ever done any wrong before you, Your Majesty.”
23 The king was overjoyed and gave orders to lift Daniel out of the den. And when Daniel was lifted from the den, no wound was found on him, because he had trusted in his God. Daniel 6:21-23
This week I experienced a bit of hurt. I was hurt by something I had heard from a dear friend. This friend was told something by someone who knows nothing about me or my decision I have made recently. This decision I made was after a long thoughtful process filled with prayer and guidance from those I trust. Today, I started thinking about how my hurt was more about how people say things that are particularly none of their business, than what was actually shared. I also thought of God's protection during this process, and how I just didn't come to this decision as a reactionary move, but more as a processing that required the input of my Lord and Savior. If we looked at all of our decisions as a process where we turn to our Lord and Savior first rather than last, I think our hurt would be felt less and our lives would be more fulfilling. I would rather be fulfilled than hurt and I am sure most people would feel the same way.
Have a great weekend.
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