Want Peace? Put Your Childhood Into Perspective

          

            

           EVER WISH YOU COULD DO CHILDHOOD ALL OVER AGAIN? Have the wisdom you do now to apply to your youth? Especially if you grew up in a dysfunctional home, with parents who didn’t set good boundaries for themselves and constantly violated yours?

            That’s what happened to Bart Millard, the lead singer for MercyMe. He grew up with an abusive, alcoholic father. For years he suffered emotionally, thinking he was the reason for his father’s problem, his pain, his issues.

            

            Then one day he decided to write himself a letter. Actually, a letter to himself as a child. His “younger me.” It’s a beautiful testimony to how you can be freed from expectations, from childhood pain and doubts. From the fears that came along with being vulnerable and abused.

            Of course, it takes more than writing a song to slog your way out of some of the pain, but it’s certainly a good place to start.

            Have you ever felt like Bart Millard? If so, maybe writing a letter to yourself. Enjoy this Music Monday song!

           

            “Dear Younger Me”

            https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-l70C3ePyIQ

Maybe after you listen to Millard's song several times, you might try sitting down and writing yourself a letter. Speak to the child you once were. Love her the way she should have been loved. And offer her the forgiveness she needs.

Until next week,

Blessings,

Andrea

May you prosper in all things and be in health, just as your soul prospers (3 John 2).

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