That kind of forgiveness is truly divine. I’m so glad God blessed you with that vision and the resulting liberation. You have such a gift for allowing your voice to flow through your writing. As I read I felt as if you were sitting across a table from me telling me your story. I pray more people can find the peace that God provides us if we just open ourselves up to Him and allow Him to take our burdens from us. Stories like yours need to be heard - thank you for sharing them!
What an amazing experience with God! You are so right, forgiveness, once given is also received and brings relief. I had a decades long battle of unforgiveness for someone and that hurt and unforgiveness caused great stress in my body,spirit, mind,and other relationships. Once God finally got through and I honestly let go of the offense, I saw the heart of the person and knew that no offense was intended and that even still she was unable to understand why my collection of grievances was so hurtful. I came to understand that when I let them go they no longer had any power in my life. God helped me to understand that I CAN be around her (because sometimes I must) and not hold a grievances. God's grace and forgiveness and staying the company of and fellowship with the Holy Spirit makes letting offenses go right away so much easier,for they are no longer added to the list.
The list was surrendered to the foot of the cross and I have no use for it. Liberation through Christ has added joy to my life! So glad you have been freed too, darlin!
Thank you for sharing your experience. I think the more people see that they are not alone in the struggle the more helpful. It's a long process. But it can happen.
That kind of forgiveness is truly divine. I’m so glad God blessed you with that vision and the resulting liberation. You have such a gift for allowing your voice to flow through your writing. As I read I felt as if you were sitting across a table from me telling me your story. I pray more people can find the peace that God provides us if we just open ourselves up to Him and allow Him to take our burdens from us. Stories like yours need to be heard - thank you for sharing them!
I like thinking you are sitting across from me having a conversation. 🤗Thank you, Patti!
What an amazing experience with God! You are so right, forgiveness, once given is also received and brings relief. I had a decades long battle of unforgiveness for someone and that hurt and unforgiveness caused great stress in my body,spirit, mind,and other relationships. Once God finally got through and I honestly let go of the offense, I saw the heart of the person and knew that no offense was intended and that even still she was unable to understand why my collection of grievances was so hurtful. I came to understand that when I let them go they no longer had any power in my life. God helped me to understand that I CAN be around her (because sometimes I must) and not hold a grievances. God's grace and forgiveness and staying the company of and fellowship with the Holy Spirit makes letting offenses go right away so much easier,for they are no longer added to the list.
The list was surrendered to the foot of the cross and I have no use for it. Liberation through Christ has added joy to my life! So glad you have been freed too, darlin!
Thank you for sharing your experience. I think the more people see that they are not alone in the struggle the more helpful. It's a long process. But it can happen.