How to REALLY Forgive: Parts 3–6 Steps Toward Genuine Forgiveness

How to REALLY Forgive:   Parts 3–6 Steps Toward Genuine Forgiveness

Last blog we said that forgiveness is participating in something supernatural. It is a choice to be like God by depending on God for the grace to love those who have hurt and offended us. Today we want to outline the actual steps of the forgiveness process.

Step 1. Put words to who and what exactly need to be forgiven and grieve the event.

 

 

Anger: What It Is and What to Do about It—Part One

Anger:                              What It Is and What to Do about It—Part One

Experiencing anger and conflict in life is inevitable but responding to those experiences in helpful ways is not. In fact, research tells us the number one reason relationships fail (work relationships, marriages, parent-child relationships, friendships, our relationship with God) is due to unresolved conflict.

Anger: What It Is and What to Do about It—Part Two

“'In your anger do not sin.’ Do not let the sun go down while you are still angry, and do not give the devil a foothold (Ephesians 4:26-27).” When we nurture anger we're inviting the devil to come in. Therefore, Psalm 4:4-5 says, “In your anger do not sin. When you are on your beds search your hearts and be silent. Offer right sacrifices and trust in the LORD.” In this blog we'll take a close look at the first step in learning how to search our hearts when we're angry.