--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: If you harbor resentment, pain or hurt…" description: "\"If you harbor resentment, pain or hurt feelings over something that happened in your past or perhaps you inflected harm on someone, maybe broke a promi..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/19a/david-kreger-7266_borken-promises_if-you-harbor-resentment-pain-or-hurt-fe_1698421.jpg" --- # If you harbor resentment, pain or hurt feelings over… ![“If you harbor resentment, pain or hurt feelings over something that happened in your past or perhaps you inflected harm on someone, maybe broke a promise, not intentionally, but never the less, damage was done. Regrets, fears, anger, resentments and guilt need not govern your life. You deserve to…” quote by David Kreger](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/19a/david-kreger-7266_borken-promises_if-you-harbor-resentment-pain-or-hurt-fe_1698421.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/19a/david-kreger-7266_borken-promises_if-you-harbor-resentment-pain-or-hurt-fe_1698421.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/19a/david-kreger-7266_borken-promises_if-you-harbor-resentment-pain-or-hurt-fe_1698421.jpg) > “If you harbor resentment, pain or hurt feelings over something that happened in your past or perhaps you inflected harm on someone, maybe broke a promise, not intentionally, but never the less, damage was done. Regrets, fears, anger, resentments and guilt need not govern your life. You deserve to be free from the things that rob you of your joy and peace and that is where God comes in. Come to Me (Jesus speaking), all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For My yoke is easy and My burden is light. Matthew 11:28-30 NJKV” [David Kreger](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/david-kreger/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Holding onto past hurts and guilt hinders peace; surrendering to divine compassion offers relief and a lighter burden. **In simple terms:** Let go of past pain, find peace in faith. Key Takeaway Release resentment, accept divine rest. Themes forief spiritual healing forgiveness peace faith Mood hopeful comforting Type scriptural inspirational When to use this quote - personal trauma - relationship conflict - mental health counseling - spiritual practice Key Concepts Christian doctrine psychology of guilt restoration Questions to Reflect On - What hurts are you still clinging to? - How can you balance spiritual surrender with active self‑care? 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