(C. S. Lewis, "Mere Christianity, p. 89)“Everyone says forgiveness is a lovely idea, until they have something to forgive.”
This is a powerful quote that is worth personal contemplation.
(C. S. Lewis, "Mere Christianity, p. 89)“Everyone says forgiveness is a lovely idea, until they have something to forgive.”
I can and will forgive, but that does not mean that I must trust or allow someone into my life. I've dealt with too many manipulators over the years. Sorry if I'm a little bitterForgiveness does not equate to a relationship
If you have ever read the book, "why bad things happen to good people" you will recognize that same theme - learn to forgive God.Roadrunner wrote: ↑04 Apr 2018, 16:48Thanks for this post. I think I read this on this forum and it has helped me: Sometimes the person we have to forgive is God.
Also for me forgiveness means learning to set boundaries which is along the lines of what others have said.
I spent several years being mad at God for something it turned out God had nothing to do with - at least the God I now recognize had nothing to do with it. I agree, being able to let that go and/or forgive God was key to my own healing.Roadrunner wrote: ↑04 Apr 2018, 16:48Thanks for this post. I think I read this on this forum and it has helped me: Sometimes the person we have to forgive is God.
Also for me forgiveness means learning to set boundaries which is along the lines of what others have said.