10 Things about Forgiveness

Forgiveness 09/15/2014 Top 10 thoughts on FORGIVENESS: 10. We are forgiven as we forgive. 9. Forgive 70 X 7 (the idea is as many times as it takes) 8. Forgiving someone one time isn't necessarily going to take care of it for all time. 7. Every time pain emerges, you need to forgive that person (s) again. 6. Sometimes, it's like peeling an onion.  God only lets us deal with a little at a time, so when the pain comes to your mind, you are dealing with another layer of pain. 5. We do not have the power and strength to forgive on our own. 4. God does possess the strength to help us forgive.  Rely on God's strength. 3.  Forgiveness is not a feeling...it's a choice. 2. Choosing to forgive does not mean you are giving others the right to mistreat you, abuse you, or bully you.  God NEVER chooses bad things to happen to you. 1.  Forgiving them does NOT mean you will be in relationship with them again.  It means you are letting go so God can deal with it. www.lotsagrace.org