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What is the role of forgiveness in a world of hurt and broken relationships?
Answer:
As a pastor and a husband, I've seen firsthand the importance of forgiveness in relationships. Forgiveness is not just about forgetting what's been done, but about releasing the offender from our judgment and choosing to release the bitterness that's built up. It's a process, not an event, and it requires a commitment to forgive again and again, even when feelings of resentment or bitterness well up within us. In my experience, forgiveness is essential in a world of hurt and broken relationships. When we choose to forgive, we're not saying that what the other person did was okay, but rather that we're choosing to let go of the hurt and anger that's holding us back. Forgiveness is a way of acknowledging that what we did hurt or inconvenienced or affected the other person, and it's a way of restoring the relationship. As a parent, I've seen how forgiveness can help my children and I move forward from conflicts and hurtful situations. Forgiveness is also a key part of living out our faith as Christians. As Jesus taught, we're called to forgive others as we've been forgiven by God. When we choose to forgive, we're not just freeing the other person from our judgment, but we're also freeing ourselves from the weight of unforgiveness. Unforgiveness can become a poison that eats away at our souls, but forgiveness is liberating. It's a choice that requires us to trust God and to trust that He's working everything out for our good, even when it's hard to see.
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