November 25, 2020

What Forgiveness is & What it is Not

Let’s face it, forgiving someone is not easy. In fact, it can be the hardest thing you’ve ever done. Why is forgiveness hard? Forgiving someone could be hard for a number of reasons: Not understanding what it really is Fearing to hold the person accountable because it feels judgemental Desiring to “punish” the person who wounded you Never having received forgiveness yourself, or, Not understanding God’s forgiveness And sometimes it’s just plain having a prideful heart that wants revenge, and enjoying the sense of power that comes from hanging on to unforgiveness. Figuring out what forgiveness…