Comments on: Ministry Monday – Learning to Forgive, part 1 http://www.amylovesit.com/2010/01/24/ministry-monday-learning-to-forgive-1/ Happy. Hectic. Blessed. Sat, 04 Feb 2012 02:21:36 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Ministry Monday: Learning to Forget http://www.amylovesit.com/2010/01/24/ministry-monday-learning-to-forgive-1/#comment-2131 Ministry Monday: Learning to Forget Mon, 08 Mar 2010 04:01:33 +0000 http://www.amylovesit.com/?p=4246#comment-2131 [...] my first post, I said this: Forgiveness does not mean you forget. I believe that once you have truly forgiven a [...] [...] my first post, I said this: Forgiveness does not mean you forget. I believe that once you have truly forgiven a [...]

]]> By: Ministry Monday: Forgive for Yourself http://www.amylovesit.com/2010/01/24/ministry-monday-learning-to-forgive-1/#comment-1910 Ministry Monday: Forgive for Yourself Mon, 01 Feb 2010 04:03:26 +0000 http://www.amylovesit.com/?p=4246#comment-1910 [...] Welcome to Amy Loves It! If you're new here, you may enjoy receiving free updates. You can subscribe via RSS feed or email. Thanks for visiting!Last week, was an overview and introduction to the mini-series Learning to Forgive. [...] [...] Welcome to Amy Loves It! If you're new here, you may enjoy receiving free updates. You can subscribe via RSS feed or email. Thanks for visiting!Last week, was an overview and introduction to the mini-series Learning to Forgive. [...]

]]> By: Susan http://www.amylovesit.com/2010/01/24/ministry-monday-learning-to-forgive-1/#comment-1827 Susan Tue, 26 Jan 2010 16:13:29 +0000 http://www.amylovesit.com/?p=4246#comment-1827 I stumbled upon you for this exact post! :-) I am in the midst of truly exploring forgiving my father for things done in the recent past and things done years ago, that I had thought I had forgiven him for. Which I had not. So I am looking forward to your thoughts on this subject and venturing through this season of my life. It is interesting how you bring up the idea of our sinful nature and that we may not be able to completely forgive......that will be something I pray about. Thanks I stumbled upon you for this exact post! :-) I am in the midst of truly exploring forgiving my father for things done in the recent past and things done years ago, that I had thought I had forgiven him for. Which I had not. So I am looking forward to your thoughts on this subject and venturing through this season of my life. It is interesting how you bring up the idea of our sinful nature and that we may not be able to completely forgive……that will be something I pray about. Thanks

]]> By: WCatDD http://www.amylovesit.com/2010/01/24/ministry-monday-learning-to-forgive-1/#comment-1821 WCatDD Tue, 26 Jan 2010 03:13:07 +0000 http://www.amylovesit.com/?p=4246#comment-1821 I should add that forgiving someone doesn't mean you should put yourself in a situation where they can continue to hurt you. We should forgive, but we should also be wise.... I should add that forgiving someone doesn’t mean you should put yourself in a situation where they can continue to hurt you. We should forgive, but we should also be wise….

]]> By: WCatDD http://www.amylovesit.com/2010/01/24/ministry-monday-learning-to-forgive-1/#comment-1820 WCatDD Tue, 26 Jan 2010 03:11:42 +0000 http://www.amylovesit.com/?p=4246#comment-1820 I think there's a difference between forgiveness and pardoning of sins. To me, forgiveness means acknowledging that someone did something wrong, understanding why they did it, and loving them in spite of whether or not it caused you pain. For example, if you accidentally drop something on my foot, I can understand that it was an accident, forgive you, and still love you as a fellow daughter of Christ. I know it seems like a small example, but the truth behind it could be applied to larger scenarios as well, although it may require more prayer and more understanding for more serious matters. As for pardoning of sins, I agree that this is something that only the Lord can do, but we already know that those who seek forgiveness from the Lord will receive his mercy, love and grace. So if God can forgive them, who am I to insist on holding a grudge? While our emotions may want us to still be hurt/angry or upset, Christ would have us forgive and love. All things are possible through Christ who strengthens us - including forgiveness! Just my 2 cents. :) .-= WCatDD´s last blog ..<a href="http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/WCatDD/~3/ABjK9ddco4o/" rel="nofollow">SSR – 20% off Ulta & Disney, FREE Game Download, FREE Kashi, 100 FREE Business Cards</a> =-. I think there’s a difference between forgiveness and pardoning of sins. To me, forgiveness means acknowledging that someone did something wrong, understanding why they did it, and loving them in spite of whether or not it caused you pain. For example, if you accidentally drop something on my foot, I can understand that it was an accident, forgive you, and still love you as a fellow daughter of Christ. I know it seems like a small example, but the truth behind it could be applied to larger scenarios as well, although it may require more prayer and more understanding for more serious matters.

As for pardoning of sins, I agree that this is something that only the Lord can do, but we already know that those who seek forgiveness from the Lord will receive his mercy, love and grace. So if God can forgive them, who am I to insist on holding a grudge?

While our emotions may want us to still be hurt/angry or upset, Christ would have us forgive and love. All things are possible through Christ who strengthens us – including forgiveness! Just my 2 cents. :)
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]]> By: Mandy Roberson http://www.amylovesit.com/2010/01/24/ministry-monday-learning-to-forgive-1/#comment-1819 Mandy Roberson Tue, 26 Jan 2010 02:44:26 +0000 http://www.amylovesit.com/?p=4246#comment-1819 What an amazing post! Wow! And so true! Have you ever read To Forgive is Human? It's an incredible book about forgiveness and our human struggles with it. I totally agree with you - I do not think that humanly we are capable of complete forgiveness. When God sees us, we are covered in His Son's precious blood. We cannot see others that way - at least not yet! .-= Mandy Roberson´s last blog ..<a href="http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CountingMyPenniesAndMyBlessings/~3/54jCm5TR3vw/not-me.html" rel="nofollow">Not Me!</a> =-. What an amazing post! Wow! And so true! Have you ever read To Forgive is Human? It’s an incredible book about forgiveness and our human struggles with it. I totally agree with you – I do not think that humanly we are capable of complete forgiveness. When God sees us, we are covered in His Son’s precious blood. We cannot see others that way – at least not yet!
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