Forgive…. often and always

Forgiveness is a choice! And at my age it is really hard to break bad habits, such as harboring harsh feelings toward those that have wronged me! But holding onto hurts, only affects me! Whether the person has said “I’m sorry” or they continue to cause your temperature to rise when they walk in the room…….find a way to forgive! Not forget so they can hurt you again, but forgive so YOU will be at peace within!

When we hold onto grudges and hurts, most likely, the person who caused the pain has no idea OR they certainly don’t care (especially if it was done with intent) and therefore they are not losing sleep over said situation.

However, when we choose forgiveness and peace, with or without an apology, we are then free! From the inside out, we are truly a free spirit who isn’t controlled by what others say or do! This then allows us to love big without caution and do what we were called to do…….love one another!

And before you decide that an apology is a must, remember……Jesus died for my sin, your sin, and the sin of everyone in the world, without an apology! He did it because he loved us! And thats what he has called you and I to do as well! Forgive often and always!