We were at a family gathering over the weekend. Ours is an extended family spread from coast to coast with few opportunities to get together and have close connections. One in-law was asking another about his divorce and re-marriage in a supportive, gentle manner. The conversation was going well in what seemed like an honest and open dialogue. One of the more spiritual and older family members asked, "And have you forgiven her (the former wife)?" Silence. The young man being questioned paused. His response, "I think so."
Rarely do we hear such a direct question, such a hard question. It catches us off guard. In fact we rarely ask ourselves such direct and hard questions. In this season of preparation for Christmas, it is wonderful to consider such hard, direct questions.
Have I forgiven someone who hurt me deeply? How do I know that? What does that look like?
Forgiveness is a process. Dear Lord, help me to move into the process---and not take it back too often!
Blessings-Penny
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