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The Power of Forgiveness - Healing Yourself While Releasing Other
Forgiveness is often misunderstood. Many believe it means excusing bad behavior or pretending the hurt never happened. But in reality, forgiveness isn’t about the other person, it’s about you. When you choose to forgive, you release yourself from the grip of anger, resentment, and pain. It’s a gift you give your own heart and mind - a gift that leads to healing. Great SmartGuy® Video on Forgiveness.
Forgiveness Isn’t Forgetting
You don’t have to erase the memory of the hurt to forgive. It simply means you’ve decided not to let it control your emotions or future.
Unforgiveness Keeps You Stuck
Holding onto bitterness is like carrying a heavy backpack, you might get used to the weight, but it slows you down and exhausts you.
Forgiveness Improves Mental and Physical Health
Studies show that forgiving reduces stress, lowers blood pressure, and can even improve immune function. Emotionally, it leads to greater peace and happiness.
It’s a Process, Not a Switch
Forgiveness often happens in stages. You might feel free one day and angry the next, and that’s normal. Progress, not perfection, is the goal.
Forgiveness Doesn’t Require Reconciliation
You can forgive someone without continuing a relationship with them. Forgiveness is about your heart, not their behavior.
Faith and Forgiveness
For many, faith provides the strength to forgive. Jesus taught, “Forgive, and you will be forgiven” (Luke 6:37), reminding us that mercy is both a gift received and given.
How to Begin Forgiving
Acknowledge the hurt.
Decide to let go, even if feelings lag behind.
Pray for strength and peace.
Repeat as often as needed.
Forgiveness Is a Choice You Can Keep Making
Some wounds run deep. Choosing forgiveness daily can gradually loosen the hold the hurt has on you.
Letting Go to Move Forward
Forgiveness doesn’t mean you approve of what happened, it means you’ve decided your future is too important to be chained to the past. When you forgive, you create space in your heart for peace, joy, and healing.
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