Forgiveness Isn’t Easy, But It’s Necessary

We also learned that forgiveness isn't easy. But as followers of Jesus, we know it's necessary.

Now, I know that is a very heavy thing to say and talk about, but this brings me back to the topic of forgiveness.

But listen, I am not going to tell you that it is a walk in the park. You have to wrestle with yourself inwardly before your mind comes at peace. Assertion. It will be one of the most difficult things to do. Ponder on this – someone has wronged you; they have hurt your soul and left scars that still cause pain. Of course, your first reaction is to cradle the pain and feed that bitterness like it's a malnourished baby. I want to say that is the way this works, But holding on to pain has been described as drinking poison and hoping for the other person to also die.

Forgiveness is one of the most powerful emotions in our human experience. It is not about forgiving someone so they can get away with whatever it was that you feel wronged you, nor pretending as though the hurt never occurred. Forgiveness is about breaking free of being bitter. It is about putting your foot down and saying, "I will no longer give permission to what you did to me.”

Whew, bitterness weighs a ton. It tears you apart, poisons your spirit and doesn't allow ot move on. By forgiving, you are releasing that burden. You start to move forward. You will end the gap between you and new things, padding them with good times in your bright tomorrows.

I know it’s hard. I’ve been there. I have faced so many betrayals and heartbreaks. However, I have also experienced the relief of grace. You feel like a weight has lifted off your shoulders, a giant gust of fresh air after spending days in a room filled with smoke.

Going ahead does not mean deleting what has passed. It means taking from it, prospering because of it, and not letting what happened become who you are. It is the moment you choose to take your power back, choosing afterward a life of peace instead of one in pain.

So, how do you start? Start with a choice: choose to forgive. An event and a process. Take it one day at a time. Surround yourself with good people, ask for help when you need it, and remember that each time we forgive someone else, it will also mark a transition to healing ourselves.

The road to becoming unscrewed and getting closure. It's choosing to have calm, happiness, and independence. And then, make that first move today. Forgive Learn To Let Go Live* Times 3 less than<> Fo-r-g-i-v-e ((*forgiveness Is letting go*)) Move forward Future you will appreciate it.

Stay blessed,

Paul Steven Smith