Forgiveness involves pardon. Basically, that is like erasing their offenses toward us from a marking board. We immediately wash their offenses away like a wave washing away a message in the sand. Second, forgiveness involves caring for the offending person because most people who offend us have something in their own heart that needs healing. When we forgive others, they are released from our anger and we are healed by God.
Gary SmalleyHow do you show up for your relationships? Are you healthy or crippled? Are you prepared or needy? Are you ready to give or too tired to talk?
Gary SmalleyChildren desperately need to know - and to hear in ways they understand and remember - that they're loved and valued by mom and dad.
Gary SmalleyNot forgiving somebody is like drinking poison and hoping that the offender will get sick.
Gary Smalley