Forgiveness: Very simple or highly complex?
At its root, forgiveness really is that simple. When I release another from their debt to me, whether material or emotional, I walk free and full of life — every time.
Blogger: normally, what Bill has written is true.
It does become more difficult, however, when the person concerned would not want - or even rejects your forgiveness.
Sometimes, when the sin against you is so awful - you may need to take it step by step.
I was once counselling an elderly lady who had been grievously wronged - and as a lifelong Christian knew that she needed to forgive but could not do so.
I told her to break it down and let the first step be to admit to herself that she might be prepared to forgive.
I think that this did the trick!
In my own life, there have been two places when I found 'forgiving and letting go' a real trial.
It took a really long time for me but that passage of time helped. I can now look back with sadness at what deeds were perpetrated and am delighted to now be able to pray wholeheartedly for those involved.
If you cannot forgive in the first instance, remember to be 'prepared to forgive' as a vital first step.
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