Forgiveness

 What is forgiveness? 

   Psychologists generally define forgiveness as a conscious, deliberate decision to release feelings of resentment or vegeance toward a person or people who has harmed you, regardless of whether they actually deserve your forgiveness.

Just as important as defining what forgiveness is, you do not loss over or deny the seriousness of an offense against you. Forgiveness does not mean forgetting nor does it mean excusing offenses. Though forgiveness can help repair a damaged relationship, it doesn't obligate you to reconcile with the person who harmed you or release them from legal accountability.

Instead forgiveness brings healing, peace of mind and freedom from corrosive anger and letting go of that deeply held negative feelings. Healthy people are at peace with themselves. They accept their weakness and strengths. Do you know you are unconditionally accepted by God? We are all sinners, but 1 John 1:9 says: If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. Romans 12:17 : Repay no one evil for evil, but give thought to do what is honorable in the sight of all. 

Another truth that will help your emotional health is to ask for forgiveness from others. Make a list of people you have hurt, make phone calls or visits them, be humble, admit you were wrong and ask him or her to forgive you. Asking for forgiveness will not make you feel inferior, rather it brings healing, courage and peace of mind...

   Be the real you.