Has someone done something hurtful that you can’t seem to forget?
I can tell you that I have been there numerous times and still go there from time to time. These days I do not like to allow people to “rent space in my headâ€, I used to get offended easily. I have May people come to me and say “how did you forgive so easily?â€, the truth is it takes a lot of effort. Now it is easier each time I do it.
Here is the how: The key is to look at my part and take responsibility for it then move into acceptance. The best model that has inspired me is the crucifiction of Christ (watch the movie “Passion of Christâ€) and you will see what I am talking about. The way that he was treated was horrific and when he said “Forgive them Father for they not know what they do†I was stunned! How the heck do you do that?
My life is about striving to be like Christ and if it loving my enemy then that is what I must do to live in freedom. You see we get so busy in judging and comparing ourselves to others that most often we cannot see what our part is in the situation. My friend would say “what is your part?†over and over until I could see clearly, even if it was only 1%. That 1% is what I owe amends for….
Who are you allowing to rent space in your head?
What step do you need to take to release the person?
In order to forget you have to FORGIVE!
By: E5