Meditations on "Forgiveness"

Forgiveness is the only way to stop the ongoing pain from buried grudges.

If someone was to evaluate our daily interaction with others, would they describe us as gentle or harsh?

God has given us spiritual friends to accompany us on our journey to recovery. 

Forgiving others is something we must take very seriously if we want to protect our sobriety.

God calls us to overcome shame by living in community with Him and with others.

We have become beloved sons and daughters of God.  This is the truth that frees us from our past life. 

Do for others what you want them to do for you.  (Luke 6:31 ERV)

Because Jesus’ sacrifice on the cross paid the price for all sin, even deliberate sin, we are promised complete forgiveness when we repent.

Unless we have the Power greater than ourselves living in us, God knows we would never be able to fulfill our promises.

Turning our will and our life over to the care of God always involves action. 

But if you refuse to forgive others, your Father will not forgive your sins. (Matthew 6:15)

Showing mercy and forgiveness is proof that we are walking in the light of God’s love, and it has brought peace to our souls and settled our hearts.