Forgiveness- WOW

OK, in group today we dicussed forgiveness. I have forgiven most everyone except myself and a few others. We also learned that God has forgave us. No matter what we did or how bad it was. we are forgiven. I have such a hard time comprehending that. Maybe because of all the grudges I have held. I am still mad about high school and that was about 10 years ago. God is forgiving little old me with all the horrible things I have done. I just can't comprehend. Wow. Why do I keep sinning and he keeps loving me. All I can say is WOW

God is great and he is merciful. His love is everlasting.

Hello (((TWIRLS))). I am glad to hear that you are Still atending group at his time. Isnt it wonderful to know that God is Good,compassionate, and forgiving all the time.Knowing that you must feel a huge weight is off of you in bearing the hurt yourself and knowing God is with youn yor suffering. Take care Twirls. Soidhonia

He forgives because he is perfect in every way, has no ego for us to deal with, and knows the beginning from the end. And, he created you, hun. He thinks you're SPECTACULAR!!! HELLOOO!!!

(and so do we...)



It's a journey, not an event. I forgave my dad for all the abuse he did to me, and in the process, forgave myself. I can't even tell you how liberating and peaceful all that has been for me.

You'll get the hang of it, just keep going!
We believe in you!

What a great topic!

I've always contended that there's a difference between asking forgiveness and giving an apology.

The thing about forgiveness is we don' t have to give it unless the person asks for it, just like with God, He doesn't forgive those who don't ask for His forgiveness.

Of course it's best for us to go ahead and forgive others quickly, so that we don't harbor ill feelings which can develop into anger and hatred and grudge-holding. It's really for our own good to let it go.

I have often wondered about the concept of forgiving one's self for healing. Often, it isn't something forgiveness is needed, as somewhere guilt was laid down where it really wasn't "guilt" if you follow my thinking.

But, if the guilty feelings are there, would it help to ask oneself to forgive oneself, thereby completing the requirement? Wouldn't that action give our minds the ability to better forgive, because it was asked, rather than to "just" say the words?

I thank God for His mercy daily. Many ppl don't understand the concept of mercy, and how it has nothing to do with the person or what they do or deserve, but is totally about God and His sovereignty.

One reason that God continues to love us, in spite of our being less than perfect is that when we ask His forgiveness, the work on the Cross covers us and our sin. Think of sin as being the color red, and Christ's blood is red; when you place a red filter over a red object, such as in photography, you don't see the red object (such as words)... When God looks at us in that way, he does not see any sin; it is covered by Christ's gift.

it is wow , yet some of us frail humans are unable to forgive ourselves no matter how many times we do it ,i know i do, this leads to the question am i bigger than god? i live each moment waiting to feel fully forgiven

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it is wow , yet some of us frail humans are unable to forgive ourselves no matter how many times we do it ,i know i do, this leads to the question am i bigger than god? i live each moment waiting to feel fully forgiven

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You know, I concluded that the key to forgiveness is to understand, accept and even EMBRACE our imperfections. Our imperfections do change and can get better in time--like practicing piano. But if we ACCEPT where we are, right now, in the present, we have a way to proceed that is based in a healthy, safe place in our lives. If we can't accept ourselves, then we start out in an unhealthy way.

Took me nearly 50 years to get to that point. I have always been a perfectionist about everything, and now I'm letting go. It's actually very reassuring to offer my best gifts to the people I love, and they are so accepting of them despite my imperfections. And I also LOVE the gifts they give me, which are also at times imperfect, but they are SO WONDERFUL. They are so much a representation of that "made with love" quality, and I now cherish them.

It may be hard to accept ourselves, as we are, that this is who we need to be right now, because we are used to rejecting ourselves. However, I strongly believe that with practice, this is the only way to peace. And where there is peace, there is acceptance of self, others and the world. Suddenly things start looking more and more beautiful.

So, practice accepting yourself. I have to practice it every day. But it's worth the effort, and forgiveness is a natural extension of it.