forgive

[singletonb]

The sermon in church I heard today stressed the importance of forgiving those that offend you because if I don't forgive, I am holding myself captive and cannot fully move forward because I am still focusing of that offense. This could cause stress in me that can lead to high blood pressure and other affliction.

[luvh8tragedy87]

I wish I could forgive my grandma. She's putting us through a lot right now and the worse part is is that she doesn't even care. Maybe in time I'll be able to let it go and forgive her but it's a hard thing to do right now.

[betlynjua]

Forgiveness certainly does not come easily for the most part.  However, if we want to be forgiven by our Heavenly Father and Creator, Jehovah, then we must forgive others as well. 

He understands how hard it is at times and we are a work in progress, so we just keep trying.

[ancmetro]

      Forgiveness...is really hard to do!

[hitch0403]

Amen betly!!!

The greatest example is Jesus while being put to death told his father,"Forgive them,they dont know what they are doing"

[Penwoir]

You know, someone once did something to me which was really unforgivable, and for a long time I wondered how I would be able to forgive that person. But, I decided in my own mind that it would do me no good to keep anger in my heart so I decided to move on. I decided to try to forget what happened, and almost pretend like it didn't happen. Then after a while I realized, it may have benefitted them that I "forgot" what they did, but it benefitted me more because for a crime that I have tried not to remember and do all I can to pretend never happened, now doesn't need any forgiveness. 20 years later, all is forgiven.

[alice44]

I agree whole heartedly.  Forgiveness is like a relaxer - it relieves the tension.

[teresa3200]

Forgiving and apologizing, even if you don't believe you are wrong makes you feel so much better. I am not a good example of that myself, but I know the times I have apologized, I felt so much better afterwards, the relief and and stress went away. I felt like I could relax around that person without hatred, didn't have to like or trust them, but the mood was so much better.

[camellia0]

We have to forgive others, no mater how much it hurts us. Let God handle it and He will in His time. Just give thanks and know in your heart the situation is being taken care of. Trust me you will feel ten pounds lighter.

[countrygirl12]

The sermon in church I heard today stressed the importance of forgiving those that offend you because if I don't forgive, I am holding myself captive and cannot fully move forward because I am still focusing of that offense. This could cause stress in me that can lead to high blood pressure and other affliction.

IF you do not forgive people who do things to you then GOD will not forgive you for your sins.

[JD818]

Well when you don't forgive someone, who are you hurting them or you? They could care less in most cases but you have anger and stress which can hurt you.

[Tresbn00]

I have been moving in the direction of forgiving and being more patient with those around me.  I have slowed my driving down and seek to have better control of myself and my life. I don't come in contact with many people during the week so I remember those who have transgressed against me in the past and say a small prayer for them. It seems that every one who has been evil to me has suffered from some sort of Kharma.  I don't take pleasure in that thought but it does make me feel somewhat sorry for those that feel compelled to be evil. And I do not believe that forgiving people for their past evil means that you have to expose yourself to more. I have had people that have abused me try and get back into my life after I treat them with kindness but I politely decline.

[mrisha]

If you don't forgive, stress can fester and make things a lot worse for you.  You can't handle stress on your own.  With me I just turned it over to the Lord.  I couldn't carry that burden anymore.  It was destroying me from the inside out.

[marcar1008]

Not only forgive, but forget too. Sometimes it can be very hard to accept, but that is what God wants us to do. We are nobody to judge. If a person did harm to you and you forgive and that person still doing harm, then just get away but do understand God will deal with them sooner or later. You will feel free and at peace.

[madeara]

Yes.  It is important that we forgive, as He first forgave us. Have a great night!