With every personal loss, forgiveness will in some ways have
to be acknowledged and addressed. Important losses may include a significant
other’s deception or hurtful behavior. Everyone experiences anger, guilt and sadness
that push forgiveness to the forefront for healing. Reluctance to forgive indicates the need for revenge.
Forgiveness
requires emotionally letting go of a painful loss. When a relationship breaks
up, the one not pursuing the separation may suffer the deepest anguish and
pain. If panic and anxiety dominate, forgiveness may immediately be offered,
hoping for reconciliation. If anger and hate dominate, however, forgiveness may
not be forthcoming.
Some people find it impossible
to let go of hope for reconciliation even after the other person is involved in
a new relationship. Relinquishing this attachment feels like one's very existence
is in jeopardy. Yet Jesus, the great physician, heals the brokenhearted when
given the chance to do so. Forgiveness opens the door for God to heal you.
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…The
Lord has chosen me and sent me to tell the oppressed the good news, to heal the
brokenhearted…The Lord has sent me to comfort those who mourn.
~Isaiah 61:1-2 Contemporary English Version
…and
forgive us our sins, just as we have forgiven those who have sinned against us.
~Matthew 6:12 The Living Bible
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