I learned some time ago that forgiveness is not something I do solely for the person who hurt me. It is something I do for myself, for the sake of my own inner freedom and relationship with God.
I forgive so I can live in the present (free) instead of being stuck in the past. I forgive because my grievances and grudges — even more than hopes and attachments and fears will bind me to old patterns, old identities, and failures.
I use to even think forgiving was excusing a wrong done to me or holding on to the anger somehow gave me back the power their offense took away.
And, there have been times I believed I had already forgiven. But found I yet had grievance on the inside.
The only way I was able to help myself was turning to God for help and direction in this area of my life. It did not happen over night, but I am NOW set free. You too can be set free!
Give it to God. How about today?
Much love,
Joseph
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