Comments on: Ministry Monday: Forgive for Yourself

By: Ministry Monday: Forgive for Others

Ministry Monday: Forgive for Others — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 20:42:32 +0000

[...] But, that is our human nature… it is not in us to automatically dish out forgiveness to those who have wronged us. We easily slide into the “victim” mode and hold that wrong against that person. We know the toll that unforgiveness can take on your life and your body, and why it is important to forgive for yourself. [...]

By: Emilie

Emilie — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 22:00:20 +0000

Ok, me again. Not to be lil’ Miss Debbie Downer (lol), but what if you can’t find any positive qualities in these people? I mean, seriously, it’s sad that it’s to the point that these people in my life have hurt me (and continue to do so) so badly, I just can’t even see the positive side of it. It pains me mostly for my children who are ages 1 and 3.

I want to go about this in a Christian way, and show my children what is right and wrong. I’m just to my breaking point with these family members.

I appreciate any prayers, and any further thoughts/advice. Thanks so much!
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By: Holly Buxton

Holly Buxton — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 20:39:48 +0000

hey amy…you know your pastor’s wife (aka VA) has a great way of forgiving that that she taught me growing up…keep a list of the positive qualities that person has with you at all times. When you have a tendancy to focus on that person’s faults and failures, turn your thought upward and make it a habit to thank God for the positives that you can find in that person or relationship. This process HONESTLY helped heal my heart after being estranged from my in laws for the first few years of our marriage and now my in laws are my biggest fans!!! There are still disappointments but those are outweighed by the freedom that comes from the habit of forgiveness. love ya girl and am excited to see how God uses your willing heart!

By: Amy Norton

Amy Norton — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 19:42:39 +0000

Oh Emilie! I feel for you. Yes, this is a tough subject… but I will do a bit of research, and speak with my husband on this. I want you to know that I am praying for you, and will definitely be getting back to you on this… I will email you personally as soon as I find something that might help. But, I am definitely praying for you. This is a VERY good question, and one I definitely need to address in this series.

By: Emilie

Emilie — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 17:44:05 +0000

Ok, you’ve really got me thinking with this Forgiveness series, but I have a question. Don’t know if you can or even feel comfortable answering it or not:

How do you forgive the person if they keep wronging you? I have a father and inlaws who I try to forgive and move on with, but they continue to hurt me and my family. I’m just so lost trying to find something in the Bible to help me!
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