The king was shaken. He went up to the room over the gateway and wept. As he went, he said: "O my son Absalom! My son, my son Absalom! If only I had died instead of you-O Absalom, my son, my son!" 2 Samuel 18:33

Say what you want about King David, but he was certainly a man of many emotions. Despite the fact that Absalom wanted him dead, David still loved him greatly. It's actually very true today in the age we live in as well. How many times do you hear a parent of an infamous son or daughter meander up to the microphones and say, "my son was always a good boy. I don't know what happened?" This is clearly the case between Absalom and David. Blood is definitely thicker than water.

Most of us have loved one who have hurt us in some way, but you still love them. You don't why or even if you should still love them, but you do. With that person in mind, pray for him or her. And also pray that you would help to mend the rift you have between yourselves. Life is too short to hold grudges and carry bitterness. Let the hurt go. And tears may need to be shed.