Unholdit

I need peace after telling the truth

Prayer for Peace After Telling the Truth

Truth-telling can bring relief and trembling at the same time.

Scripture reference

John 8:32

Prayer

God, I said it. I told the truth and now I am sitting in the aftermath. Part of me feels lighter. Part of me is terrified. I keep replaying it, wondering if I said it right, if I said too much, if I should have stayed quiet. The reaction was not what I hoped for. I cannot fix that. I cannot go back. Help me put down the responsibility for how they received it. That is not mine to carry. What I said was true. I do not know if that will be enough. Help me live with not knowing. That is not mine to carry. What I said was true. Help me let that be enough.

Journal prompt

What reaction am I tempted to take responsibility for?

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