Little by Little, With Some Giant Steps Thrown In
Have you learned how to trust God in everything? Yeah, neither have I. However, I am grateful for those experiences (see my “About” page and “In God We Trust?“) that helped develop what trust I do have. These events of the 1990’s laid the foundation for the biggest trust-developing episode of my life.
I Shudder To Think About Forgiving: Misconceptions
Okay, so God wants you to forgive. You probably want to, as well. What’s holding you back? Just like most things, the problem is in our minds. They are full of misconceptions that we’ve been taught and those misconceptions often make us beat ourselves up. Let’s dissect some of these misconceptions.
Forgive Myself? It’s Not That Simple!
The hardest person to forgive always seems to be the one closest to you—yourself. We always judge ourselves most harshly. I believe it’s because:
Reduce Rage, Promote Peace: You CAN Forgive
“How could he do this to us?” Erika wiped the tear tracks from her cheeks and then blew her nose. “I’ve suspected something my whole life. I even asked him about it. He denied ever abusing us.” “A lot of perpetrators deny it. Sometimes it’s from fear or shame, and some really don’t believe they’ve…
God Needs My Permission to Do His Job?
Do you allow God to do His job? That’s what forgiveness means. No matter what you may have learned, forgiveness is not forgetting or denying what happened. It’s not excusing the perpetrator or being a doormat. Let’s clear up some of the mystery by discussing the truths of forgiveness:
Forgiveness Nuts and Bolts
Forgive? That’s way out of my comfort zone! How in the world would I start? Well, that’s a rather loaded question, isn’t it? A lot depends on what actually happened. Let’s break it down a bit: