“Then you will experience God’s peace, which exceeds anything we can understand. His peace will guard your hearts and minds as you live in Christ Jesus.” (Philippians 4:7 NLT)
That’s the verse of the day for today. I came across it after I had messaged my ex-boyfriend for the last time, without knowing whether he would ever read my message. But that’s okay, because after sending it I experienced this very peace. Overall our relationship didn’t last that long, but it was fun. He was just what I needed in my life at the time. His presence served its purpose. I walked away from that experience with good things and bad things that I will probably carry with me for the rest of my life. Despite the good and bad, I have peace.
Although our relationship ended on good terms, the events that unfolded after were completely bizarre. I still can’t believe I entertained that foolishness. But I’m grateful! Being able to witness the craziness that was happening to my ex’s new girlfriend actually gave me a front row seat to what my life would have been like had we stayed together. How many of us actually get the opportunity to see up close and personal what God wanted to protect us from? Like I said, there are repercussions from that relationship that I will always carry with me but that’s a small price to pay for the peace and understanding I’ve been given regarding why it had to end.
Just thought I’d share.
That’s all I have to say about that.
Xoxo,
Ash, RN