You have heard that it was said, 'Love your neighbor and hate your enemy.' But I tell you: Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you.
- Jesus Christ (Matthew 5:43-44)
I can forgive, but I cannot forget, is only another way of saying, I will not forgive. Forgiveness ought to be like a canceled note - torn in two, and burned up, so that it never can be shown against one.
- Henry Ward Beecher
So much of our daily energy is spent and wasted ruminating on past hurts and harboring grudges.
Forgiveness is not an easy thing to accomplish but if we really step back and see the drastic negative effects we impose on OURSELVES by holding on to anger and past grievances we would do everything we can to forgive! And as quickly as possible!!
It is an ego driven emotion and once we get to the point where we can forgive we will experience such freedom and peace!
Forgive past offenses today and redeploy your energies toward productive means!! You will not be sorry!!
Stay Strong!!
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