Do you know how hard it is to truly forgive someone? I mean think about it. You say "i forgive you" or more likely "forget it" in today's world, but do you? Do you really immediately forget what they did and never use what you just forgave them for to make decisions in the future? It's impossible. We're only human.
Susan Wade Brown, Ph.D. created a self-test that helps us address our own ability to forgive others
Knowing this, how much harder it is, even, to ask for that forgiveness. Asking for forgiveness sucks. It means having to admit that you were wrong and living with that embarrassment.In today’s society, I feel that the step of forgiveness is often overlooked because it is too awkward, too painful, and too emotional. Instead, both parties just tend to assume forgiveness has occurred without it ever actually taking place.
Even when applied to the church, a lot of people run away from forgiveness; many openly admit their fear or dislike of the sacrament of Reconciliation. I, for one, don't believe I have ever met anyone who is thrilled to go to confession. The entire idea of going before someone you respect (the priest) and admitting all the times you have failed is scary. Add the dimension of GOD sitting there listening and it's horrifying
So I ask you;: Do you know the healing power of forgiveness? Have you allowed yourself to feel that grace? Or have you been too self-conscious to ask for it?
We know from experience that God is more than willing to forgive and accept us back. It is our own limitations that keep us from asking.When a cripple was brought to Jesus because of the faith of his friends, Jesus did the unthinkable. He first forgave the man his sins. Then he restored his body as well. Jesus can do the same for you; you only have to ask.
The Lord is always ready to bring us healing of soul, body, and mind. We just have to sum up the courage to let Him.
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