Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.
- Ephesians 4:32
One reason we resist forgiving is that we don't really understand what forgiveness is or how it works. We think we do, but we don't.
Most of us assume that if we forgive our offenders, they are let off the hook — scot-free — and get to go about their merry ways while we unfairly suffer from their actions. We also may think that we have to be friendly with them again, or go back to the old relationship. While God commands us to forgive others, he never told us to keep trusting those who violated our trust or even to like being around those who hurt us.
- Forgiveness is not letting the offender off the hook. We can and should still hold others accountable for their actions or lack of actions.
- Forgiveness is not letting the offense recur again and again. We don't have to tolerate, nor should we keep ourselves open to, lack of respect or any form of abuse.
To forgive is to let go of the hurt of the offense and the bitterness of the offender. Forgiveness is part of a healing process to some people.
Today, Miracles are coming your way. Good Morning and ha e a Miracles-filled Thursday.
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