Inflicting pain on someone else cannot do anything to ease your own pain.
When you have been hurt, there is nothing to be gained by passing the hurt on to another. When others have caused you pain, give forgiveness. Sincere forgiveness is the fastest way to begin moving positively forward again.
Forgiveness does not mean that you agree with or condone whatever has been done. It means that you no longer choose to let those past actions hold you back. Your willingness to forgive does not mean that you are willing to be hurt again. In fact, forgiveness frees you to take positive steps that will make you stronger and much less vulnerable.
When you feel the desire for revenge, stop and remind yourself that there is a much more powerful response. Forgiveness is the way to put yourself in the best possible position.Can you find the strength to forgive? Forgive, and you will surely grow stronger.
Thanks Obinna
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Very good one..made me think and reanalyze my life..thanks sis!
I like this.
Forgiveness...so difficult yet important for our own peace of mind.
Nice to see you back.
Happy easter mami.. great post
LOL! Are u for real? Not to sound like the sour grape in the mist of all the peaches, but its easier said than done. I'm only human when I decide I want to pay someone back - yes, it might not ease the pain but revenge is sweet and what one gains is payback. And like tupac said, revenge is the sweetest joy next to getting *****
I mean forgivness would probably be the right thing but hey....
Nice blog by the way.
Thanks guys. I'm working on myself and trying to get this message through to myself too. Forgiveness is hard but you need it to be a whole person. Revenge takes away from you, forgiveness replenishes you. The reward of revenge is short-lived and can backfire easily causing you more pain than initially experienced. Forgiveness opens the doors to healing yourself and the wrong-doer. Revenge escalates the pain, giving room for even more pain. Remember the wise saying, "Hurt people, hurt people." A whole person would not feel the need to inflict unnecessary anguish on another. Pray for them but at the same time, don't be their walking mat. Learn how to walk away from an unhealthy situation, but not carrying the baggage with you by forgiving.
Love you all.
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