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Hurts, Grudges, Forgiveness, Sincerity
Saturday, July 08, 2006
Some people might think I don't practice what I preach about forgiveness. I have told a lot of people in the past that once they have asked forgiveness, they have already done their duty. They have acknowledged their mistakes and have humbled themselves, therefore they are cleared in a way from the offense that they've done.
And I have said in the past that if the offended refused to accept the offender's apology and forgive him, then it's the problem of the offended party. However, one thing I always forget to say is that, the one who was wronged might still not be ready to forgive, his heart might still be closed thus he still cannot find it hard to forgive. And in this case, he needs prayers, he needs to pray to have his heart opened up and cleansed for reconciliation so that all the aches and pains inside might be lifted up and erased, so that he can forgive and forget. And only then can he sincerely forgive, can wholeheartedly accept apology and interact with those who have offended him, and forget the whole incident and move on.
I was out praying to God to open my heart and make me forgive. I don't usually hold grudges and I don't know why this time it too me several days to get over my hurt. My heart still felt like it's being pinched. Must be because of all the accumulated disappointments and hurts I've got from the boards.
Some people might think I don't practice what I preach about forgiveness. I have told a lot of people in the past that once they have asked forgiveness, they have already done their duty. They have acknowledged their mistakes and have humbled themselves, therefore they are cleared in a way from the offense that they've done.
And I have said in the past that if the offended refused to accept the offender's apology and forgive him, then it's the problem of the offended party. However, one thing I always forget to say is that, the one who was wronged might still not be ready to forgive, his heart might still be closed thus he still cannot find it hard to forgive. And in this case, he needs prayers, he needs to pray to have his heart opened up and cleansed for reconciliation so that all the aches and pains inside might be lifted up and erased, so that he can forgive and forget. And only then can he sincerely forgive, can wholeheartedly accept apology and interact with those who have offended him, and forget the whole incident and move on.
I was out praying to God to open my heart and make me forgive. I don't usually hold grudges and I don't know why this time it too me several days to get over my hurt. My heart still felt like it's being pinched. Must be because of all the accumulated disappointments and hurts I've got from the boards.
Labels: apology, forgiveness, life lessons
posted by Sharon J. E. at 10:57 AM
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