Chapter-One

A New Beginning
Letting Go of Blame

Do not take revenge, my friends, but leave room for God's wrath, for it is written: "It is mine to avenge; I will repay," says the Lord. Romans 12:19

By the end of this chapter,you’ll be able to consider how to:

• enjoy the freedom that comes from allowing God to settle the score
• release any need you feel to figure everything out
• allow God to carry the burden of fixing what’s broken in your heart.

Lord, My life is gloomy and gray and I need you to be my hope.

Draw me to your side. Fill me with your life.

Unless you guide me, I’ll stay lost.

Unless you fill me, I’ll stay empty.

Unless you shine on me, I’ll stay in gloom.

Jesus, I need you. I have no other qualification.

Be merciful to me, Lord.

Speak the word and let there be light in my soul.

The Feelings You Feel

I wrote that prayer during a dismal day in my divorce process. I journaled an equally sincere, hope-filled prayer just two days later. Divorce swings even stable Christians from one extreme to another. Before beginning your study today, put X’s on the continuum below to reflect how you’re feeling right now:

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