Letters to God 7-12-24

 Dear God, 

Forgive me for being bitter.  I'm struggling deeply today with anger and bitterness.  PLEASE help me to get rid of it.  I don't like to be angry or bitter.  I'm scared of what's going to happen when Steve finally files for divorce.  I'm angry with Bud for his continual lies about a truck for Truman.  I'm angry with Cam's ex husband for seriously neglecting Luca.  I'm angry with Shane for how he's treating Cam.  Today Karlie told me that God has been telling her to encourage me to keep working on my book because it is  a message that people need!!  

I fought my fears today and talked to Cam on the phone for an hour.  I was WONDERFUL.

Notes from Captivating Zoom:  I compare myself to my pre-chronic illness self, or to able bodied people. Neither of which is fair.

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