Forgiveness is not easy to give to others when we have been wronged, but if we do not give it our hurt and pain will be prolonged. Like a wound that is infected and gets worse as time goes by. We can not just ignore it no matter how hard we try.
Sometimes there is no reason for the things people do, no excuses or explanations that justify what they do to us but remember forgiveness is for you. It frees us to love and live again. Forgiveness can be very hard, but it's something we must do.
No one is all good or all bad, bad deeds co-exist with good deeds. If we can focus on the positive characteristics of a person and step it back when the negative enters our minds, then we have the best of both worlds. That means we have the opportunity for improved relationships.
Use this fill-in-the-blank phrase to provide a framework for expressing what changes you want. "When you did__________, I felt_________. In the future, please_________."
We do possess the ability for healing and change. If we can allow for the imperfections of the people in our lives, we can move past the pain in our hearts and enjoy the richness of the relationships around us.
If we want God to forgive us then we must forgive others, too. Last but not least FORGIVE YOURSELF.
Peace & Prosperity
