“And be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ’s sake hath forgiven you.” Eph 4:32
Love yourself enough to forgive the acts of others! Unforgiveness unleashes a myriad of emotions: hurt, anger, hatred and eventually bitterness, all upon yourself. Forgiveness doesn’t always heal the relationship, but it does allow God the heal your heart. Lifting the weight of emotions that weaken you making room for those that strengthen: peace, joy, hope, love and freeing both the unforgiven and the unforgiving. It’s ultimately defined as a promise, not a feeling. When forgiving someone you promise not to hold their sins against them, as Christ did you, and more so stop harboring internally the emotions that come by their acts. Don’t cheat yourself out of your peace because of your pride in waiting on a apology, thus allowing their weakness of embarrassment, guilt, or being ashamed to stop you from your healing. Be ok with a sorry you never get, knowing what you get in return is far greater. To be a Christian (Christ-like) means forgiving the inexcusable, because God has forgiving the inexcusable in you. Remember, forgiveness is not achieved by the guilty being punished, but because the wounded are merciful! Want to feel loved, love to forgive.
To forgive is to set a prisoner free, and realize the prisoner was you.
HSAY… Todd
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