I bear the weight

I carry this shame
I bear the weight
of my sins against them
of all the harm I have caused
in the course of my life…
 
There are so many
that I have hurt deeply
by never confessing that sin
I have been bound in chains
shackles of my own making…
 
I have not released them
of the pain they carry
unresolved sin I caused them
burden of the years
never asking for forgiveness
never making amends…
 
I pray this will be the moment,
my one best opportunity,
to confess my sin
harm that I have caused
to ask for forgiveness
to make amends…
 
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August 28, 2025
I bear the weight

Based on #Ephesians4:25-27
Based on #Ephesians5:8-11
Based on #Hebrews12:14
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A forest in my eyes
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2025/08/a-forest-in-my-eyes.html
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owning my shit
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2025/08/owning-my-shit.html
Edited August 27, 2025
Help me to have courage – v2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2025/08/help-me-to-have-courage-v2.html
Edited August 27, 2025
Release me, Lord – v2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2025/08/release-me-lord-v2.html
re:generation, Step 9, Amends, Day 1, “Love Life and Seek Good Days”
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If only I could wave a magic wand – v2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2025/08/if-only-i-could-wave-magic-wand-v2.html 
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our words are daggers – v2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2025/08/our-words-are-daggers-v2.html
Edited August 25, 2025
Heal their Hearts – v2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2025/08/heal-their-hearts-v2.html
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my words are forever
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2025/08/my-words-are-forever.html
Edited August 25, 2025
I wish I could take back my words – v2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2025/08/i-wish-i-could-take-back-my-words-v2.html
August 26, 2025
Pursue Peace – 2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2025/08/pursue-peace-2.html
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soften my heart
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2025/08/soften-my-heart.html
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