Forgiveness

Forgiveness is a process, 
not a quick decision. 

Forgiveness is letting go of the hold 
that your past has on your present. 

Forgiveness is accepting the bad situation 
without saying it was right. 

Forgiveness is replacing your anger 
With unconditional love and compassion. 

Forgiveness is done through God 
And with God’s help. 

Forgiveness is seeing that we all fall short of the glory of God, 
Even you, the forgiver. 

Forgiveness is letting the past be in the past, 
The present be in the present, 
And the future be in the future. 

Forgiveness is the hope that maybe 
God will change the person who sinned against you. 

Forgiveness is not something to be rushed or forced; 
It should be done at your own time and it should feel natural. 

Forgiveness is your own decision; 
I can’t make it for you and neither should anyone else. 

Forgiveness is a major sign of healing, 
For it is such a difficult thing to do. 

Forgiveness is not dismissing the hurt, 
But rather dealing with the hurt in a positive way. 

Forgiveness is not condoning or excusing the bad thing that happened to you; 
It is getting the point where you are at peace with the situation 
And want to move forward rather than be stuck or moving backward. 

Forgiveness doesn't always mean reconciliation with the offender; 
Sometimes the person who was hurt can forgive the offender without being reconciled. 

Forgiveness is a decision not to seek revenge or hold a grudge, 
But rather show love, compassion and grace towards the offender. 

Forgiveness is not forgetting, 
But seeing the hurt and the pain in a new way. 

Forgiveness is healing, 
Healing for you.