What Forgiveness Isn't 
6 myths that may be keeping you from letting go.
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Choices, forgiveness, Hate, Hurts, Letting Go, moving on
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TOWERA
Its really hard to forgive, but in forgiving i have always found peace. I agree that forgiving its really a process and am going through that right now. I thank GOD who has always been there for me and healed my wounded and broken heart.
Jen
Thank you,great article. But how do we forgive ourselves? I, a Christian, divorced my husband, also a Christian for verbal abuse. How can I forgive myself and how can God forgive me for divorcing for such a small (however, continuous) act when others have much more valid reasons for divorce?
andy
Responding to "Jim M" - Jesus asked the Father to forgive His murderers. THEY weren't necessarily repentant, contrite, etc. were they?
Need Help
I'm frustrated. I had a friend who really hurt me, and who felt really hurt by me. I forgave her and she said she forgave me, but now she refuses to talk to me. Should I keep trying to restore the friendship or let it go? It's extremely frustrating because I feel that she doesn't realize how much pain she caused me if she is still nursing a grudge against me. So, I'm trying to figure out what you should do when you've forgiven someone, and they don't seem to really want to forgive you. Continuous, one-sided groveling is hard when both parties were offended. I want to do the right thing, though.
Steve
I thank you sincerely for your article. So many people pray 'Forgive us our debts (trespasses/sins)', and totally forget the next very important part - 'as we forgive our debtors (those who trespass/sin against us). It took me quite a while to realise it myself, so all others should also have this brought to their attention. Once again - thank you, and may God Bless you.
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