Never Burn Bridges

I am going start this by reading Romans 12:18,

If it is possible, as much as depends on you, live peaceably with all men.

Bout three days ago I was asked have I gotten over my ex. While being asked this question I actually had a relapse. The person wanted some scriptures that may help them heal. So I said I would get back with them on that. I am not over my ex, in a way. I still Love her, you can not be in a relationship as long as we were and just stop loving someone, the fact she was able to move on, I cant speak on. But I try to pick my words when speaking on the this subject because in life you do not want to burn bridges with people. Even though she chose to completely close the door on our friendship, if she ever wanted to re open, it would be easy.

I have talked about learning to forgive someone no matter what they have done, and also being able to forget that situation too. Since I have gotten in depth in the bible, certain songs can play and I only think of good thoughts bout my past relationship. But I have also learn not to dwell on the past, for Ecclesiastes 7:10 reads,

"Do not say 'Why were the former days better than these?' For you do no inquire wisely concerning this."

I know that me and my ex had some good times, but me dwelling on those times not going help my present. So I just smile bout the memories and carry on with my day. It can be hard to do this, because I have at times after thinking bout what I have lost, become angry. That is a gateway for the devil. SO I try my best not to let that happen. When dealing with these type of situation, a person should remember Psalm 34:18,

"The Lord is near to those who have a broken heart, And saves such as have a contrite spirit."

I have gotten to the point where I was depress and just questioning why God would allow all of this. I was told once, that everything that was happening was my fault. Seeing all that I was seeing and hearing that, just put me in a deeper depression, but that what the devil wants. Job 17:11-14 reads,

"My days are past, My purpose are broken off, even the thoughts of my heart. They change the night into day; 'The light is near,' they say, in the face of darkness. If I wait for the grave as my house, If I make my bed in the darkness, If I say to corruption, 'You are my father,' and to the worm, 'You are my mother and my sister.'"

I at times felt like my purpose was just to be her company till that time, my purpose in life was done.Look how in this verse he mentions If I say to corruption you are my farther. Corruption represents depression, and calling it your father over God, feeds into a person sadness. Depression is an addictive thing at times. A person can become dependent on other people comforting them and form all types of pity parties. You dont want to do that, because you lose yourself as well as time. Proverb 17:22 reads,

"A Merry heart does good, like medicine, But a broken spirit dries the bones."

A merry heart can cure depression, that is why a person must try their best to remember the good. You ever just look at a person and just think they are older then they really are. That hate, depression, stress, and other things can just wear down on a person youth. No matter how much a person has hurt you in  the past, you can not let that wear you down in either depression or anger towards that person. When that person walks out your life, if they ever choose to want to come back in it. a person should not put them through obstacles to just get back in it. We are to live peaceable with one another. It takes two to do that, but as long as you are trying and keep trying, that situation will never wear down on you.

How many people ever watch "The Simpsons". Ned, no matter what anyone says or does always tries his best to stay happy and friendly. That is how everyone is to look at life. James 3:18 reads,

"Now the fruit of righteousness is sown in peace by those who make peace."

Hating someone, or refusing to see the good in someone doesn't hurt no one but yourself. Psalm 120:1-7 reads,

"A song of Ascents. In my distress I cried to the Lord, and He heard me. Deliver my soul, O lord, from lying lips and from a deceitful tongue. What shall be given to you, Or what shall be done to you, You false tongue? Sharp arrows of the warrior, With coals of the broom tree! Woe is me, that I dwell in Meshech, That I Dwell among the tents of Kedar! My soul has dwelt too long With on who hates peace. I am for peace; But when I speak, they are for war."

The main thing that matters in any situation is that you try you best to be peaceful with another person. I am going end with Exodus 14:14, which reads,

"The Lord will fight for you, and you shall hold your peace."

As long as you are peaceful, no matter what anyone does to you, God will take care of it. So when that person that hurts you needs you, welcome them back with open arms. Do not worry bout feeling like a fool for doing it. God will make sure that you are not one.