Forgiving... forgetting...

“Forgiving does not erase the bitter past. A healed memory is not a deleted memory. Instead, forgiving what we cannot forget creates a new way to remember. We change the memory of our past into a hope for our future.” Lewis B. Smedes 

*** with the end of the year, may you find a way to forgive those from your past so that both of you can make for a great new year!

Matthew 6:14 “For if you forgive others ²⁰  their sins, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. 6:15 But if you do not forgive others, your Father will not forgive you your sins.

That verse is pretty powerful if you think about it. If you don't forgive others their sins against you... God will not forgive you your sins. Ouch! How then, is it that so many people do NOT forgive others? How is it that they can justify their behavior to themselves, others and God for NOT forgiving others?... makes me wonder..

There are 184 verses in the Bible about forgiving... read them sometime... I have.

Forgiving is a choice. I choose to forgive everyone that has ever wronged me, big or little. I chose not to be angry, hurt or bitter about any of the situations. Unforgiveness takes up too much energy... it's too negative for my spirit. I'm a positive soul... I choose to forgive and move on to happier days.

If you have ever wronged me... please know that you are forgiven. If I have ever wronged you, I pray that you would forgive me.
I believe that anyone can make the change to be a better person if they choose to do so.
I pray that you would desire to be constantly growing and changing in your walk with God and your walk of life.