Forgiven and Forgotten

When someone has caused you pain, part of forgiveness is not to bring up their transgression every time you get angry again. It's common to want to hurt even those closest to you with sharp words when you're angry, but part of forgiveness is to also let the past go and move forward.

Bad old memories can fade and sting a lot less when you replace them with new ones. If someone comes to you and explains how they have gone against you or expresses their sorrow for a situation that has come between you, and you tell that person that you forgive them. Mean it in your heart and understand those are more than just words.

When you forgive someone you have to truly believe that not only are they sorry, but you will have to resist any urges you might have to make that person "pay" for whatever they've done. It's sometimes hard to do - but forgiveness is a two part activity and your part is to uphold the forgiven part and not indulge in petty grievances.

It's easy to forgive and move on, when you have hate and bad feelings in your heart, ask that those feelings be replaced by boundless love and you'll find that it's really easy to forgive and forget.

Labels: forgiveness, love, positive-thinking

 posted by Friends of Leah