Mom, think of all the good things that could happen to us instead of dwelling on what might go wrong," I urged her unsuccessfully. - Immaculée Ilibagiza

I knew that my heart and mind would always be tempted to feel anger--to find blame and hate. But I resolved that when the negative feelings came upon me, I wouldn't wait for them to grow or fester. I would always turn immediately to the Source of all true power: I would turn to God and let His love and forgiveness protect and save me.

I said the Lord's Prayer hundreds of times, hoping to forgive the killers who were murdering all around me. It was no use-every time I got to the part asking God to "forgive those who trespass against us," my mouth went dry. I couldn't say the words because I didn't truly embrace the feeling behind them. My inability to forgive caused me even greater pain than the anguish I felt in being separated from my family, and it was worse than the physical torment of being constantly hunted.

I came to realize that God never shows us something we are not ready to understand. instead, he lets us see what we need to see when we need to see it. he will wait until our eyes and hearts are open to him, and then when we are ready. he will plant our feet on the path that is best for us. But it's up to us to do the walking.