When we have been hurt, we feel justified in holding on to our hurt, and even making that person who hurt us suffer too. We are so unwilling to give up our grudge, especially if we think that person is unaware of how much we've been hurt. We want that person to hurt for it too.

Forgiving someone is a process, it can sometime be a painful one and it takes the supernatural power of the Holy Spirit to accomplish it. First comes a desire to forgive; even if you think its impossible to actually forgive that person who wronged you. Only then can you experience the release that comes from finally letting go.

Only through the healing of forgiveness, will begin the process of building a bridge of restoration. We must forgive others as Christ has forgiven us.

When people hurt us and then apologize, we may say that we forgive them. But we are like a dog that won't give up its bone. We just keep chewing at it, and chewing and chewing.

Are we willing to try "let go, let GOD".

We use the phrase a lot "let's Bury the hatchet" what we really do is leave that handle sticking out. That way we can just grab that handle, and pick it back up and use it to our advantage. True Christ like forgiveness buries the hatchet completely. (but not in the back of those who hurt us!)

Forgiveness repairs broken relationships.

Forgive and Forget... Unforgiveness is the Thief of Faith...