Forgiveness February 13, 2009

Just a thought on forgiveness. Forgiveness is for the offended, not so much for the offender. Let me explain…I don’t need to wait to forgive until the person who offended me asks for it.
I need to forgive that person…this will free me from passing judgement, condemnation on the person.
Forgiveness will release bitterness toward others. Forgiveness will bring love.
Oh, does it happen immediately?? Maybe not, 70×7, speak the words, “I forgive you”. Freedom will come.
Then when trust comes, a relationship can be restored, or started. Trust is essential for a relationship. Perhaps even forgiveness will not bring trust, but at least, you are free!!
God’s love happens if I respond or not…shouldn’t we work on that? So difficult to break the walls that we have built around us so that we won’t be hurt again.
Let’s challenge ourselves to truly love and forgive!