Forgiveness

This is a touchy subject 4 me...bc its hard 2 try and explain 2 ppl y forgiveness is key when it took me so long 2 understand that fact!

We cant really know the depth of our character until we have seen how we act under pressure. It's easy to be kind to someone when they are kind to u, but can u still b kind when that person has hurt or mistreated u?

The first step to forgiveness is self-examination... U have 2 take a step back and look @ urself and MOST of all 4give urself b4 u forgive any1. Some ppl really believe that they have forgave some1...but the reality is if ur still holding a grudge and if u cant even look @ this person u have not forgiven anyone. I say forgive urself 1st bc... when some1 wrongs u, 4 a second u hate them, u wish 4 karma, and @ times u dnt want anything good 2 come there way. Also u sometimes look down or urself and blame urself 4 the situation... @ the end of the day none of those things are right(it's def understandable though) so u have 2 forgive urself for even thinking that way.

*In times of diversity, it's easy to blame others and excuse or own actions. Instead of looking for others to blame, first examine urself and confess ur own sins*

Forgive: To pardon or acquit of sins; new lease of or on life.

God forgives and forgets....I wonder y cnt we?

Sometimes forgiveness seems so far away from being the "Right" thing to do. But u know sometimes forgiveness feels better than hating someone. U know to have hate in ur heart for some1 that means @ one point u had to care 4 them or feel someway 4 them... and it takes more energy to hate some1 then it does to forgive. Hate is long term... while forgiveness...is forgave and forgotten! Get it?!

Forgiveness is sometimes a slow moving process. I would b lying if I said I was able 2 forgive some1 over night. Forgiveness takes patience! For some reason it seems like the person who is doing so wrong is always doing soo good in life, and the ppl they wrong or hurt are suffering. But that only last 4 so long... That's why u must b patient! Dnt worry about what u can do 2 make their life hell like they have made urs... JUST simply pray about it and leave it Gods hands. I can promise u, HE will fix it! I also understand that being patient is sometimes even harder than forgiving!
*If it seems slow...WAIT! PATIENTLY! for it surely wil take place! Although being patient is not easy we must remember that GOD hates sin even more than we do! Punishment of sin will certainly come...We must have trust even when we dnt understand why things like this happen!*

Life is not about feeling cheated or wronged or bitter...its about finding happiness and being completely satisfied with everything u have experienced and everything u have...and being happy about the things u dnt have bc those r the things u honestly jus dnt need or u will become stronger trying to gain!
The reality is we have all done things that we are or once was ashamed about...we have hurt some1....and all we wanted in return was for them to forgive us! Although u probably never verbally said that...U thought about it b4 and u honestly feel that way! So if u want ppl 2 forgive us...y is it so hard 4 U to forgive others?
U have to ask urself questions...u have 2 get into ur own mind and figureout y cnt u forgive...It may b something that happened a long time ago that's holding u bac...and that is OK. Just let urself forgive and let go...and I promise u...u will feel like a better, brand new person! Forgiveness is like a bath!, lol! I couldnt think of any better way to explain! Once u forgive ur heart feels cleansed and free of all the dirt, pain and hurt! It feels like a NEW HEART!...and u know what I believe that this is so true..bc u love differently. More wholeheartedly and more genuine!

All in all, FORGIVE! Those who have hurt u, the ppl who have lied 2 u and most of all urself. Bc what u have 2 realize is...not only have other ppl did all of those things 2 u, u have did them 2 urself also! *U cnt b mad @ some1 4 something u do 2 urself* Nothing is better than the feeling after u have learned how 2 forgive. U grow stronger as well as with more knowledge. The things that hurt us the most...are the things that make us stronger!!!
We need to learn how to handle our anger properly. Anger and grudges can hurt others and destroy relationships with ppl. Grudges can cause us to b bitter and destroy us from within. Anger is a form of weakness...u show ppl that they can get the best of u!

TRUST, FAITH, and the ability to FORGIVE.... 3 basic essentials to being able to love and accept love. 3 basic essentials to being a better person and living a more fulfilling life! 3 basic essentials to just being...HAPPY!

Life is pretty confusing...but it's also a blessing that many ppl arent blessed with for long... so b grateful and appreciate the life u were so graciously blessed with. Mistakes are essential in this life...and learning from them is just essential. Trust that God does have a plan for us....beyond the mistakes, regrets, trials, tribulations and heartaches...Once again EVERYTHING HAPPENS FOR A REASON...and if it happens know that it was supposed to happen...and forgive the situation as well as person and forget! Only the strong survive.... but remember that the strong ones are not the ones who have just experienced the most and who have fought the most battles, but the ones who are patient, understanding, and forgiving!

Love Life Forever
1Thale