talk about an interesting thread. It really got my gander up - and I have to settle down. I just know in my own life I have so many things I have to learn before I leave this world. Discussion is important - working on marriage and relationship is important.

but 2 things come to mind......."he who is without sin cast the first stone"..........I find it interesting that Jesus said that to a circle of people ready to stone the adulterous woman. They all walked away.......

the other thing that comes to mind........."Forgive them Father, for they know not what they do"........after He was nailed to the cross.

Now if you're a non-believer.........these statements may mean nothing to you.......and that's ok.......because I am not here to state what you should believe.

but many here are believers......and tho we hurt inside from what our spouses have done in our families.......hurling stones at the OP is NOT the answer. And yes.......forgiveness is necessary........always........without it life becomes harsh. I've seen people become bitter, angry, nasty people when they can't get thru what their spouse has done to them. Sometimes it just goes on for years. At what point do we take our own responsibility and hold it in check so that we are an example to our children and our families?

I'm glad I came over here today. It has reminded me, once again, what God wants from me......whether I wish it or not......and that is to love others as He loved. He didn't say it would ever be easy. In fact......it will probably be the hardest thing I ever will have to do in my life time.

It's not something I will ever be able to boast about having learned to do perfectly........I'll never be able to do that. But it is a goal to try.

brue

I'm alive, I'm happy - why shouldn't I tell the world I've got my head screwed back on just fine.
Life is good for the Brue!