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Truths about forgiveness.

God designed our bodies to best function on grace not grudges.

Forgiveness heals you from the inside out.

Freedom never asks you to walk back into harm - ever. Boundaries are imperative and right.

Forgiveness is releasing the right to retaliate.

We don’t forgive because they deserve it.

Forgiving and forgetting is not reality.

Bitterness is drinking poison hoping the other person will die.

Sometimes all we can pray is “God I don’t want to forgive, I am angry and bitter, please help me to want to forgive”.

Forgiveness may not be a one time decision. Sometimes it’s layered and revisiting the pain will be many occasions.

Blessing the person is often the last step. It’s not about feeling but obedience.

No one is immune from pain, sorrow and hurt. Feelings will often lag behind our decision making. It’s normal. Choosing to forgive is an act of faith.

Is forgiving easy? Rarely. It’s a gesture of grace. Yet, it’s wonderfully liberating.

Self loathing is not holy. Shame has no place in Christianity. We need to forgive ourselves. We need to let go of inner criticism. Conviction addresses a specific sin. Self Condemnation says we are a failure, asks us to live in paralysis and shame.

“As far as the east is from the west, so far does he remove our sins from us.”
‭‭Psalm‬ ‭103‬:‭12‬ ‭GNT‬‬

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This photo popped up on my phone as a “memory”. It was from visiting a Van Gogh exhibit not long after Covid restrictions were eased a bit.

Being able to go to a public place outside the previously imposed restriction zone of 5 kilometre from home, was liberating.

I think there can be a lot of truth to the phrase, “You don’t appreciate what you have until you don’t have it”. Who would have imagined a time when it was illegal to travel in your own city, and that staples like toilet paper and testing kits would be fought over?

Today, I am grateful for essential workers who risked their lives for societies sake, for well stocked shelves and freedom of movement.

What are you grateful for today?

My Wife bought me these tulips this morning. She knows how much I love flowers and tulips in particular. Every time I look at them it brings me joy because they are so beautiful, fresh and I love the colour. And they remind me she sees me and loves me, in spite of my many flaws.

What brings joy to you?

I don’t know about you but I need constant reminding of this.

We Are Strong! 💪 💚💯❣️🙌🦋🤯

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You are loved, you are seen, you matter and you are not alone.

I have so many thoughts about this one today for yet another Great Discussion Topic For You To Learn From, And To Remember.

Let’s work through this hard one together with your thoughts, then my thoughts replies.

As we do it everyday right here in This Group💪🦋
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Chatting about it can happen 👇 below in comments!

Like a virtual watch party & I love a party!

Fun & Interactive🙌🙌🙌 Right where you are now but Together!!

Let’s be part of the “buzz” “buzzworthy” huge event!

Break out the 🍿 or other fun movie snacks and let’s fill in the lots of commercials time😃🤩

I am in Eastern Standard Time.

I haven’t seen most of the nominated movies yet because waiting to watch them free on streamers or from the library—

But, still so much chatting can happen like Red Carpet Fashion, Actors & Actresses you like or don’t like, movie themes they are taking about, fun moments that will most likely go viral across the internet, which of these did you see & recommend or do not recommend-but please no spoilers.

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