Because I am not Jesus, forgiveness is more like a journey than a destination for me. I know I am getting close to the end of the journey when I can see someone whom I feel has wronged me and genuinely greet them with joy or rejoice in their good news. After the pain of these last few years and all of the friendships I have lost, I am finally arriving at this place. I am so grateful for all of the teaching I have had on this, over the years. I could easily become a bitter and hard woman if not for the power of forgiveness.
Injustices and evil happen every day, sometimes even to me. I chose to forgive not because it absolves the person of what they've done, or sets them free but because it sets *me* free. In the same way I am the main one affected by unforgiveness and bitterness, I am the main one affected by my decision to forgive.
Blessings,
Erin
Injustices and evil happen every day, sometimes even to me. I chose to forgive not because it absolves the person of what they've done, or sets them free but because it sets *me* free. In the same way I am the main one affected by unforgiveness and bitterness, I am the main one affected by my decision to forgive.
Blessings,
Erin
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