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- August 17, 2007
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From the original post:
2007-09-19 19:37:00.0
In my contemplation of forgiveness, I realized that there are many dynamics at play. Can you give your...
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Posted: Jul 1, 08 9:33am
Forgiveness is a choice. Unforgiveness is poison in your system-body , mind and spirit.
Posted: Jul 23, 08 8:38am
True forgiveness is liberating.
Posted: Jul 23, 08 10:37am
When you choose to forgive someone, healing takes place. If you do not know how to fiorgive, ask God to teach you and give you the grace to forgive.
Posted: Jul 23, 08 12:29pm
Ahh, forgiveness. What a wonderful thing. It frees us from the pain and hurt. It brings back the power to us and takes it from the event/people that caused the pain in the first place. It allows us to create a better future for ourselves by being fully engaged in this moment and not dwelling in the past. It is liberating. It heals! It is spiritual. It is love!
I really like this quote about forgiveness:
"Forgiveness is almost a selfish act because of its immense benefits to the one who forgives." Lawana Blackwell
Blessings!
Harry
Posted: Jul 23, 08 12:47pm
Ahh, forgiveness. What a wonderful thing. It frees us from the pain and hurt. It brings back the power to us and takes it from the event/people that caused the pain in the first place. It allows us to create a better future for ourselves by being fully engaged in this moment and not dwelling in the past. It is liberating. It heals! It is spiritual. It is love!
I really like this quote about forgiveness:
"Forgiveness is almost a selfish act because of its immense benefits to the one who forgives." Lawana Blackwell
Blessings!
Harry
Harry, so true what you've said. Thanks for the quote, it's good.
Posted: Jul 23, 08 12:55pm
I once heard someone say something like: "having a resentment is like drinking poison hoping it will kill the person you resent"
Posted: Jul 23, 08 4:32pm
A Pastor that I deeply respect once commented that harboring unforgiveness (ill will, resentment) toward someone whom you believe has offended you causes YOU harm -- not the offender. He said that some of the most miserable people in the world are those who hate, resent, and harbor unforgiveness in their hearts against others. It can literally make you physically ill. So forgiveness sets you free. And I agree that forgiveness is a choice. I experienced this first-hand. I chose every day to forgive someone who hurt me deeply, and one day about 7 years later, I realized that I truly did forgive him. And now we are friends again.