Tuesday, May 8, 2012

Forgiveness is Not for Sissies

"To err is human, to forgive divine."  I never realized how true that was until I was part of a relationship where forgiveness seemed as plausible as going to the moon.  If that is your situation, don't beat yourself up.  Forgiving someone is a process not a task that can be accomplished in one day.  It may take years to fully recover from a heartbreak, a betrayal, or a relationship breakdown.

How will you know when you have forgiven someone?  I tell those who ask, "when the memory of that person or incident no longer causes you pain."  Don't despair.  The Holy Spirit will cleanse and heal.  He will take your wounded spirit and replace it with joy.

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