in our perceived source of life. It is recognizing that our self-protective means to avoiding hurt have not ushered us into real living {the reckless abandon to God that ultimately leads to a deep sense of wholeness and joy} or to purposeful, powerful relating. Repentance is the process of deeply acknowledging the supreme call to love, which is violated at every moment, in every relationship-a law that applies even to those who have been heinously victimized. The law of love removes excuses. The pain of past abuse does not justify unloving self-protection in the present.
( Dan B. Allender )
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