Simply put, this could be one of the most difficult things for us to do in our lives, forgiving others for their transgressions that have offended us. Our compulsion to "get even" in order to bring balance back to the universe can be tenacious. There is not much that requires explanation regarding the dark nature that lives in each one of us...you know the darkness that tends to rear its ugly head in reaction to what we feel are violations against us. We have all felt infringed upon at some time in our lives, which undoubtedly, has summoned emotions to surface from the depth of our hearts. The question is....what do we do from there? Do we dismiss our feelings while swallowing the pain that will ultimately lead to rooted bitterness in our lives? Does forgiveness mean that the memory will dissipate from our minds? Will it ever stop playing like a sick movie in the far corners of our minds...over and over without ceasing...bordering on driving us to insanity? It is easy to speak of forgiveness but difficult to begin the process of releasing the death grip that we have on all of the iniquities that have found their way to our feet. For our own sanity and health we must, however, begin our recovery called forgiveness by simply letting go.
Luke 23:33-46
33 When they got to the place called Skull Hill, they crucified him, along with the criminals, one on his right, the other on his left.
34 Jesus prayed, "Father, forgive them; they don't know what they're doing."
33 When they got to the place called Skull Hill, they crucified him, along with the criminals, one on his right, the other on his left.
34 Jesus prayed, "Father, forgive them; they don't know what they're doing."
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Hey Pat this was inspiring, here are a couple little nuggets that I came across: Forgiveness is against our nature, We must forgive by Faith that the lord will finish the work in our hearts... We suffer most when we choose not to forgive. We choose to for give out of obedience. Colossians 3:13-14 "Bear with each other and forgive whatever grievances you have against one another. Forgive as the Lord forgave you. And over all these virtues put on Love which binds them all together in perfect unity... see http://sunzbrother.blogspot.com/
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