tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11319911.post111763382027676975..comments2023-09-03T09:40:48.359-04:00Comments on Bread for the journey: To forgive or not to forgive - that's the question.George24http://www.blogger.com/profile/01121735501064038762noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11319911.post-1117758866123346512005-06-02T20:34:00.000-04:002005-06-02T20:34:00.000-04:00P. Bill, your right. The deeper the offense it is-...P. Bill, your right. The deeper the offense it is- the longer it may take to forgive the person who offended you. <BR/><BR/>I know that all to well. But over the years the wounds do close and forgiveness is somewhat easier to give to that person. With the lord's help the burden can be easily lifted from our shoulders and then it is almost like a walk in the park to forgive. But we must remember that even though it is much "easier" to forgive the person, we MUST mean it. We must truly forgive them and not just say it.Rosalina Kayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00475548551975852091noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11319911.post-1117643615100487472005-06-01T12:33:00.000-04:002005-06-01T12:33:00.000-04:00As often as we repeat the 23rd Psalm, we often don...As often as we repeat the 23rd Psalm, we often don't hear the words anymore..."Forgive me my trespasses as I forgive those who trespass against me..." The psalmist doesn't say forgive me so I can forgive, or forgive me and I forgive...instead, he says AS I FORGIVE so that we will know that God forgives us in measure with how we forgive. Yes, God will forgive all our sins and move them as far as the east is from the west but we are obligated to forgive in that same measure lest we receive forgiveness with the same lack of thoroughness. Holding onto anger, hurt, or spite only hurts me...yes, I am human and feel all of those things (some for longer than others) but when I repeat the 23rd Psalm, it always hits me that I receive as I give. So give today...give the gift of forgiveness to those who have offended you and give yourself the gift that comes from forgiving...your heart will be the better for it. See you later, I have to go follow my own advice! God Bless!Jonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14469481410390815424noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11319911.post-1117641695957129862005-06-01T12:01:00.000-04:002005-06-01T12:01:00.000-04:00Sometimes I really don't want to forgive because I...Sometimes I really don't want to forgive because I have been hurt.<BR/><BR/>I get lashed out at by someone or given "the silent treatment" for no known reason. Why should I forgive and make things "right"? Especially when I haven't even done anything wrong.<BR/><BR/>Sometimes I get tired of being the one who always sets things "right". Why am I always the one who goes to that person first, asking for forgiveness?<BR/><BR/>I will say that the closer my relationship is with the Lord the easier it is for me to forgive. When I can't forgive or won't forgive it's a very good barometer of where I am spiritually.<BR/><BR/>Thanks for the good word on forgiveness. <BR/><BR/>I think I need to do some forgiving today.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com