tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20146645.post7993625288687526642..comments2023-10-21T05:06:42.063-07:00Comments on Welcome to Married Life: On Forgetting...Kristahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04030109870736499425noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20146645.post-45826615697385987572011-06-02T03:59:21.385-07:002011-06-02T03:59:21.385-07:00C.S. Lewis writes in 'Letters to Malcolm' ...C.S. Lewis writes in 'Letters to Malcolm' that he thought forgiveness was the most difficult thing for a Christian to do. He says something to this effect, "I think I have finally forgiven someone for what they did to me 30 years ago." Forgiveness is a choice, like love; however, sometimes it's a choice that must be made over and over and over again. May God give us grace to forgive, both ourselves and others.Joelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06515865586233059426noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20146645.post-54158747767777708792011-05-30T21:55:10.099-07:002011-05-30T21:55:10.099-07:00This is one of my most favorite topics EVER!!!! I...This is one of my most favorite topics EVER!!!! I have had to really struggle in this department, but have stopped to think about all of the horrible things I've done to people in my life. I'm not a horrible person, but there have been times that I definitely wish I would have chosen another path in a way I responded to something, or said. I have realized that forgiveness is the beauty of life. We definitely should never be a fool, but being able to give others a chance while NOT holding the past above their heads is a beautiful feeling - especially when it's done for you. We absolutely MUST be able to forgive ourselves for things - not easy, but also a great feeling. It's something I don't believe we can do on our own.... something we definitely need God's help in.Amandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11660382153003691371noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20146645.post-40660179803174855582011-05-27T19:28:48.723-07:002011-05-27T19:28:48.723-07:00totally agree. it has VERY little to do with the p...totally agree. it has VERY little to do with the person who offended you and A LOT to do with your own freedom..I always liken it to telling a security gaurd someone is bothering you (either at a mall or a restaurant) you let the security guard deal with the person and you are allowed to go on your merry way...God is the security gaurd- tell him who hurt you and by letting HIM take care of it you've released yourself of it and started to forgive...Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06302815700164308749noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20146645.post-75372832489273804462011-05-27T16:53:41.243-07:002011-05-27T16:53:41.243-07:00Forgiveness is so hard. Sometimes it means dying t...Forgiveness is so hard. Sometimes it means dying to my selfishness of wanting to hold on to the bitterness...and the feeling of I am right and THEY are wrong. It basically costs me my pride. And that is ridiculous when I think about it.The Farmer Fileshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14560236942591463886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20146645.post-38711648985299207872011-05-27T11:30:57.099-07:002011-05-27T11:30:57.099-07:00Hi Krista. I'm a first-timer stopping over fro...Hi Krista. I'm a first-timer stopping over from lisa-jo. I thought about forgiveness right away when i heard the prompt also. I really appreciate what you wrote--it's really provocative for me as i'm not sure about the "forgive yourself" idea. But on the other hand, I think our faith is weak when we hang on to things we've done that we are promised God has forgotten . . .Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20146645.post-68277571977742463572011-05-27T07:35:05.999-07:002011-05-27T07:35:05.999-07:00Ooh, yes. Forgiveness of self seems to come so muc...Ooh, yes. Forgiveness of self seems to come so much harder than forgiveness of others.<br />Thanks for the reminder that we have to start with ourselves. <br /><br />What book are you reading in your study? It sounds like a great read.Kimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14197595923826406564noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20146645.post-27336587126569361602011-05-27T04:28:18.161-07:002011-05-27T04:28:18.161-07:00Forgivness is not usually easy, but the rewards ar...Forgivness is not usually easy, but the rewards are many when we finally come to that place. Praying your complete your journey there, and are blessed for it. Bless you, friend.Krishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05593825567437102334noreply@blogger.com