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Forgiveness!!! - Part 6

Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you. 
  - Ephesians 4:32

Years back, I was duped by someone I knew very well. Though I have forgiven him, anytime I remember him or the incident, I feel somehow bad.
 You might be wondering that since I have forgiven that guy, why do I feel bad?

Forgiveness does not mean forgetting. It's normal for memories to be triggered in the future. When thoughts of past hurts occur, it's what we do with them that counts. When we find ourselves focusing on a past offense, we can learn to say, "Thank you, God, for this reminder of how important forgiveness is." 

Forgiveness starts with a mental decision. The emotional part of forgiveness is finally being able to let go of the resentment. Emotional healing may or may not follow quickly after we forgive.

Forgiveness is not an event but a process, some are quick, some are long but whatever it is, please do forgive, tomorrow I will be ending this Forgiveness Series with a true life story, don't miss it. Past posts on this series could be read on www.thrivingwords.blogspot.com

I have talked so much on forgiveness because I have found out that many believers still struggle with it, there are so many unforgiving hearts keep malice. A unforgiving heart lead to many things.

Imagine all the wrongs you have done in this life, God forgave you simply because He loves you. We do not deserve God's forgiveness but yet He forgave us. So how much more our fellow humans. Some people have hurt us and we just want to take vengeance and retaliate back but that is not what God want. Let it go, let God fight for you.

He abandoned you and the kids, she left you when you had no money. Maybe your dad didn't care for you while growing up. Oh he slept with your best friend or perhaps they push you to fall into a trap at work. Whatever it might be, no matter how long it has be, please forgive. Yes it might not be an easy thing but just pray over it and find that peace that comes from forgiving.

I pray for you that an unforgiving spirit wouldn't have a hold in your life. God will give you the grace, strength to let go of that pain & hurt. The love of God will embrace you throughout the forgiveness process. You will experience the peace of God as you make up your mind to forgive in Jesus Name.

Do not miss tomorrow concluding post. It's a true life story on forgiveness.

Good Morning beloved, do have a lovely weekend

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