Forgiveness

What is forgiveness and what does it truly mean to forgive someone? To me, Forgiveness is a reflection of loving yourself enough to move on. First you pray, you love and then you must forgive. Whether you are trying to forgive yourself for a past mistake, or trying to forgive those who have done you wrong...Life will become much easier when you learn to accept an apology that you never got. When we don't forgive and forget, we are only allowing more bitterness to build up inside our hearts. There is no way to travel back in time and fix the mistakes you made. However, you can grow and learn from them. You first must be willing to do this. Pray to God and ask him to show you the way. You can't give something to God then continuously take it back. If you want to forgive you must truly mean it. Then you pray. Pour out your problems to the one who is seated on the throne! But you don't know what that person did to me!?! Truth is, I don't need to know. Your actions are a reflection of one's self, not someone else. Stop making excuses. When we pray we are seeking God's will and purpose for our lives. It is not a matter of if a person will hurt you, it is a matter of when someone will hurt you. We all face different struggles in this life, but it is how we respond that makes all the difference. Prayer is a powerful thing! When we ask God to show us how to forgive someone, be prepared for him to move in such a way that will blow your mind! God will then show you how to love. Which is exactly what you do next. You love! You choose to love the unlovable! Words are one things, actions are another. Let others see your light shine. Some people say, the first to apologize is the bravest, the first to forgive is the strongest and the first to forget is the happiest. What will you gain when you choose to forgive and forget? Often arguments or fights are drug out because we are too stubborn to forgive or even better...we are too proud. Don't allow you ego to get in the way. It is not worth it. It's okay to be angry, it's okay to be upset, it's okay to feel confused and it's okay to ask why? It's also okay to love and it's okay to forgive! Let it go! Don't add to heartache because of resentment. None of us are perfect! Let go of your grievances! Forgive as Christ has forgiven you. Pardon the unpardonable. Believe in the unbelievable and hope when everything around you seems hopeless. Never repay evil with evil. Repay evil with a blessing. That blessing is forgiveness! Show mercy and know that forgiveness is an expression of love.