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Your Question:
Will I ever be able to forgive my ex for what they did?
Answer:
Forgiveness is a process, not an event. It's a choice we make every time we feel resentment or bitterness towards someone who has wronged us. In my experience as a pastor, I've seen many people struggle with unforgiveness, and it can be a heavy burden to carry. But when we choose to forgive, we're not saying that what the other person did was okay, we're saying that we're willing to release the hold they have on us. Asking forgiveness is a crucial step in the process of forgiveness. It's not just about saying "I'm sorry," but about taking ownership of our actions and acknowledging the hurt we've caused. When I've wronged someone, I try to approach them with a sincere apology and a genuine request for forgiveness. It's not about getting revenge or making the other person feel bad, but about restoring the relationship and freeing myself from the weight of unforgiveness. Forgiveness is liberating, not just for the person who was wronged, but also for the person who did the wrong. When we hold onto unforgiveness, it can eat away at us and poison our soul. But when we choose to forgive, we're choosing to release that poison and allow God to heal us. As the Bible says, "Forgiveness is absolutely liberating, because until you give up whatever hold this unforgiving spirit may have, you will never be free."
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