Forgiveness-   The question is how do we forgive and forget the hurt that we have faced from others? Obviously, forgetting hurt is not an option. We will always remember what we have done to others or what others have done to us. The only option to truly healing our hurt is to forgive. The question is, how does this happen? I want to give you a few ways that may help you forgive. Forgiveness is not pardoning someone for what they have done or excusing them for their actions. Forgiveness does not mean that all problems or feelings about the situation are gone; in addition, it does not mean that the one causing the hurt will not face repercussions for their actions. Forgiveness is more beneficial for the one forgiving than the one being forgiven. In order to forgive, you have to accept what has happened to you, give it to God, and realize that He is the one that allowed this hurt to come in your life. Forgiveness is treating the one who has caused the hurt as if they done nothing wrong. One of the very first steps of forgiving is being willing to forgive. Can you … Continue reading Dealing with Hurt- Part III