[Ohio-Communities-of-Faith] Step Toward Forgiveness by Max Lucado

[Maggie Stringer]

Resentment sucks satisfaction from the soul. Bitterness consumes it.
Revenge has a monstrous appetite. One act of retaliation is never enough.
Grudges send us on a downward spiral.

Some people perceive the path of forgiveness to be impossibly steep, so
let’s be realistic. Forgiveness does not pardon the offense, excuse the
misdeed, or ignore it. Forgiveness is not even necessarily reconciliation.
The phrase “forgive and forget” sets an unreachable standard. Painful
memories are not like old clothing, easily shed. Forgiveness is simply the
act of changing your attitude toward the offender. It’s moving from a
desire to harm toward an openness to be at peace. A step in the direction
of forgiveness is a decisive step toward happiness.


Maggie Stringer
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