Hard To Forgive

Good Morning, My Friend!! We all know forgiving can be tough,...but when the person we are to forgive, is actively, willfully and intentionally doing things to hurt us, well, it can be nearly impossible. I mean really, how is it possible to forgive someone who has being so cruel?
Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger, brawling and slander, along with every form of malice.. Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.—Ephesians 4:31-32 (NIV)
If you have not forgiven someone who has hurt you, who is hurting you,...remember this; real healing cannot take place until you let go of all bitterness and unforgiveness. Forgiveness is a process that may require considerable time, and much prayer. But with the help of the Holy Spirit, you can do it. Jesus forgave his attackers, even as he died on the cross. And He forgives us freely, when we turn to Him,...how can we do any less?

Forgiveness will allow us to experience God's peace, and all the good He has planned for our lives.

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Holy Spirit, teach us to forgive. We've been covered with God's grace and mercy. Forgive us for holding in so much bitterness toward the one who has or is hurting us,...help us to extend grace to this person. Help us to forgive. And help us to love, in spite of their actions. In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.

"The end of adolescence does not signal the end of peer influence,
...our friends, the people we work with, the people we choose to hang out with,
...all help to shape us throughout our lives."