Thank you Debbie, these words are so true. I have been forgiven, I must forgive others who have hurt me. I enjoy reading your posts. Reply
So very true. Watching a situation now where there is no forgiveness. I pray daily the parties involved can move forward and forgive. God provides a way for us if we only take it. Reply
Gretchen, I am glad you enjoyed it. I tell you many times my dyslexia makes it so hard for me to stay focused while making sure things are correct, but I do it anyway. Have a blessed afternoon. Reply
Oh ! I could write a book on forgiveness I think( we all could I’m sure) , Not an easy thing to do at times but very necessary., for ourselves and our salvation. It is a true journey in life. Thank you for sharing ❤️🙏 Reply
Thank you for reminding me of the importance of forgiving others. It’s very hard to forgive when you know the behavior and attitude of another will never change toward you. But, God expects us to rise above our pride and forgive and release the bitterness. Reply
As always your posting touches on my life and my heart. I too have been hurt and angry and given up on people but God spoke to my heart and before the most important people in my life passed I had forgiven them in my heart. And the ones now are in my prayers. I am hurt and yes angry but in my heart will always forgive them. It’s taken years to get here and I’ve given it over to God only to take it back again but now it’s with God. I have a wonderful husband now who has strengthened my love of God and has given me confidence in myself and my decisions. Reply
I can take years that for sure, it did for me as well. I am still a work in progress. Have a blessed evening, and thank you for shaing. Reply
This is so hard to do. Especially when they continue with the bad behavior. I have had to let go and move on. Completely remove myself from the situation.. Reply
Susan, there are times in my life and most likely the readers here too that removing ourselves from some was the only way to find peace of mind at that time! I still forgave and prayed for them, for God perfect will over their lives, their health etc. But, stayed away for a longtime, and for some our season had past. Have a blessed evening, and thank you for shaing, I love to read all of the comments Reply
Thanks for sharing this important step in life. Without God, I could not have forgiven some hurts I have experienced in my life. It took me a long time to let go, but I have. Reply
It is hard to forgive and totally forgetting is next to impossible. God does it daily so we are to try and be more like him. Reply
Yes, but we can forgive through Christ Jesus, and eventually the memories do not hurt anymore, or as bad. Reply
Forgiveness is letting them go to let God! 23 years ago I left an abusive marriage..my heart was full of hate for the man that abused me and my children I wished that man dead on many occasion… In January of this year he had a stroke and the emotions I found myself praising God for it and immediately repented as well ..In that moment God started healing that hate ..Gods grace.. In April I was able to see this man in the hospital and pray with him..before I got there I prayed and ask God if I was the one to lead him to Him to please provide an opportunity for me to do so..at that time He didn’t..God chose that moment to completely heal my heart of the hate..I was able to pray with him with a pure heart..Gods Grace.. Tuesday June 27 his health was failing and I went with my kids to the hospital..Mike wrote me a note saying he had 3 days to live..I took the pen and paper from him..took his hand and asked him if he knew Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior and had asked him into his heart..and asked Him to forgive him of his sins. Mike shook his head no and at that moment God lead the way for me to pray with him and lead him to Him. Once I finished praying I patted him on the chest and told him I would see him in heaven and he smiled. Gods Grace..Gods timing, Gods love. This morning June 28 Mike is sitting in heaven! Romans 8:28 “And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose.” Reply
Praise The Lord! Oh, Pat this touched me so much. God bless you for forgiving, but for leading someone that hurt you and your children to CHRIST.. (((Hugs)))) Reply