A little off-topic from my usual baby posts, but I just had to share...
One of the hardest things to do in life is to forgive someone ... we try to justify what is forgivable and what is not when in all reality, I believe we are not the ones with the power to make this decision.. but it is never just that easy. Some things I've had to move past over the years are looking at forgiveness as a weakness - letting someone "walk all over you" - not holding people responsible for their mistakes ... and trust me, this did NOT happen overnight. I still have situations in life where I struggle with forgiveness.
I heard a very moving song over the weekend and it could not have hit closer to home .. I have an aching in my heart that will not go away until I am able to forgive someone who has hurt me very deeply. Unfortunately, I'm not there yet, and it will continue to be a very painful process until I'm finally able to reach that point. This song really gave me hope that someday I will get there .. and be able to say, "I forgive you" and mean it with all my heart. I really do feel that a weight will be lifted from me and I will be set free... someday!
Two lines that hit SUPER close to home were -
"When the pain they've caused is just to real, it takes everything you have to say the word - Forgiveness."
"Let it go and be amazed by what you see through eyes of Grace - the prisoner that it really frees is you..."
Here is a link to the video/song by Matthew West: Forgiveness
I hope whether you are holding a small grudge tonight or if someone has hurt you deeply, you will find some strength in this song and just maybe be able to forgive.
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