Father forgive them for they do not know what they do. Luke 23:34.

The above were the words of Jesus on the cross about those who nailed Him there. He implored Jehovah , His father to forgive the perpetrators of the inhumane act. How much worse can it get? Imagine facing this same situation yourself, what would you do or say?

In life, people are bound to infuriate you, hurt you, cause you grief. What happens when such a situation faces you? Do you let go or decide to carry the resentment around with you? Research has shown that bottled up resentment and bitterness reduces a life span and mentally speaking it draws you down. You are in charge of how you should feel.

What situation are you facing that you feel it is impossible for you to let go? Have your lover recently broken up with you? Did your business partner cheat you out of a deal? Or maybe your spouse of many years abandoned you without looking back? It could also be your child breaking your heart.

There are countless scenarios that can play out which may cause you great pain or hurt. What happens when they arise? Forgive. Yes, it is that simple. Forgive them. Christ forgave us even while we were yet sinners so how can we not give freely what we received freely?

Just before you roll your eyes, it takes much less energy to forgive than to bottle up resentment and grudges even when you think the other party does not deserve your forgiveness.

The more you forgive, the more emotional and mental victory you attain. Unforgiveness is like bearing the weight of a mahogany table and expecting the other person to feel the pain,

Unforgiveness eats at your soul and rids you of the most important thing in life - Happiness. It robs you of peace of mind and a heart at rest. Even if not for anything, you must forgive because you were forgiven. There is no situation too terrible that you cannot let go. Remember the parable of Jesus about the unmerciful servant? Matthew 18:21-35. Forgiveness is extending the love of Jesus in you to others.

You might ask, what steps do you take on the journey to forgiveness?

First of all, identify the action, the wrong that was done to you.

2. Remember wrong - doing is an act and does not condemn the doer.

3. Forgive and begin to let go of the grudges rather than dwell on them or swirl them around in your mind countless times. Thinking about it, over- analyzing the situation won't bring you healing. Slowly let go. One by one, shed it off. Reconcile with the situation. It is life, bad things happens and you must move on.

You need to grow and the only way you can move from the spot is by throwing away all bad loads, heavy burden that weighs you down. Trust me, grudges is one hell of a burden. Resentment and bitterness won't get you anywhere.

Forgiveness does not mean reconciliation so you must not necessarily be speaking to them after forgiving them, only make sure there is no animosity in your heart towards them and ýou can maintain cordial relations if you bump into them.

Forgiveness also does not mean you forget it ever happened.

Forgiveness is neither feigning ignorance of the situation or condoning a bad behaviour.

Forgiveness simply means you make a resolution to move past the offense and how it affects you.

It affects you more than the person you think you are holding it against. It is a journey to true recovery. Only when you forgive that you can wholly recover. Master the act of forgiveness, only then can you be truly free. It is putting a seal on the injury and taking away its power to hurt you.

In what ways do you need to start practising forgiveness?

I know you have been touched by this article.

Feel free to like, comment and share.

See you in my next post

Stay blessed

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Father forgive them for they do not know what they do. Luke 23:34.

The above were the words of Jesus on the cross about those who nailed Him there. He implored Jehovah , His father to forgive the perpetrators of the inhumane act. How much worse can it get? Imagine facing this same situation yourself, what would you do or say?

In life, people are bound to infuriate you, hurt you, cause you grief. What happens when such a situation faces you? Do you let go or decide to carry the resentment around with you? Research has shown that bottled up resentment and bitterness reduces a life span and mentally speaking it draws you down. You are in charge of how you should feel.

What situation are you facing that you feel it is impossible for you to let go? Have your lover recently broken up with you? Did your business partner cheat you out of a deal? Or maybe your spouse of many years abandoned you without looking back? It could also be your child breaking your heart.

There are countless scenarios that can play out which may cause you great pain or hurt. What happens when they arise? Forgive. Yes, it is that simple. Forgive them. Christ forgave us even while we were yet sinners so how can we not give freely what we received freely?

Just before you roll your eyes, it takes much less energy to forgive than to bottle up resentment and grudges even when you think the other party does not deserve your forgiveness.

The more you forgive, the more emotional and mental victory you attain. Unforgiveness is like bearing the weight of a mahogany table and expecting the other person to feel the pain,

Unforgiveness eats at your soul and rids you of the most important thing in life - Happiness. It robs you of peace of mind and a heart at rest. Even if not for anything, you must forgive because you were forgiven. There is no situation too terrible that you cannot let go. Remember the parable of Jesus about the unmerciful servant? Matthew 18:21-35.

You might ask, what steps do you take on the journey to forgiveness?

First of all, identify the action, the wrong that was done to you.

2. Remember wrong - doing is an act and does not condemn the doer.

3. Forgive and begin to let go of the grudges rather than dwell on them or swirl them around in your mind countless times. Thinking about it, over- analyzing the situation won't bring you healing. Slowly let go. One by one, shed it off. Reconcile with the situation. It is life, bad things happens and you must move on.

You need to grow and the only way you can move from the spot is by throwing away all bad loads, heavy burden that weighs you down. Trust me, grudges is one hell of a burden. Resentment and bitterness won't get you anywhere.

Forgiveness does not mean reconciliation so you must not necessarily be speaking to them after forgiving them, only make sure there is no animosity in your heart towards them and ýou can maintain cordial relations if you bump into them.

Forgiveness also does not mean you forget it ever happened.

Forgiveness is neither feigning ignorance of the situation or condoning a bad behaviour.

Forgiveness simply means you make a resolution to move past the offense and how it affects you.

It affects you more than the person you think you are holding it against. It is a journey to true recovery. Only when you forgive that you can wholly recover. Master the act of forgiveness, only then can you be truly free. It is putting a seal on the injury and taking away its power to hurt you.

In what ways do you need to start practising forgiveness?

I know you have been touched by this article.

Feel free to like, comment and share.

See you in my next post

Stay blessed

https://musingsandroses./2017/09/10/forgiveness-a-must-do/

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