Betrayal. Grief. Sadness. Loneliness. These words defined much of the last year for me. In the midst of devastating loss, I turned to the Lord with big questions. What’s next, Lord? How can I start over from here? What are you preparing me for in all of this? And most importantly, how can I forgive someone who has caused me so much pain?

How are you starting this new year? Are you carrying any pain with you from last year? Is there any bitterness in your heart? Is there someone you need to forgive? Maybe it’s a wrong that was done to you many years ago. Perhaps it’s been easier to hold on tightly to the hurt than to let it go.