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cmnahrwold · 12-26-2008

Just my tidbit to the discussion.

In reality to forgive someone like this is really hard, especially over something so traumatic like the loss of a son or daughter. When we do not forgive, we are in a sense being the person's judge, and in a sense taking on the role of God. When we forgive from the heart we are giving the issue over to God, allowing his awesome power to heal not only our wounds, but the wounds of the murderer.

Holding on to unforgiveness does not do any good psycologically as it will eat away at the victims mind, body, and spirit. Just because you forgive someone, it does not mean that you have to forget or even pardon the incident. I do not think that God would expect you to have a normal relationship with your child's murderer. Forgiveness is recognizing that only God can heal the wounds of sin.

12-26-2008	#4 (permalink)
cmnahrwold Follower of Christ Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Noblesville, IN Posts: 58	Unforgiveness Damages the Whole Person Just my tidbit to the discussion. In reality to forgive someone like this is really hard, especially over something so traumatic like the loss of a son or daughter. When we do not forgive, we are in a sense being the person's judge, and in a sense taking on the role of God. When we forgive from the heart we are giving the issue over to God, allowing his awesome power to heal not only our wounds, but the wounds of the murderer. Holding on to unforgiveness does not do any good psycologically as it will eat away at the victims mind, body, and spirit. Just because you forgive someone, it does not mean that you have to forget or even pardon the incident. I do not think that God would expect you to have a normal relationship with your child's murderer. Forgiveness is recognizing that only God can heal the wounds of sin.