Imagine the
feelings of anger rising up just because you scrolled through Facebook.
Consider how quickly your smile left your face as you quickly ran through
Instagram. Think about the discomfort you experienced when you caught a glimpse
of that familiar face or heard the familiar voice.

We may not be
comfortable admitting it, but many of us have a trigger. Everyone’s trigger is
different. There’s a trigger that reminds of us a hurtful past. A reminder of
the brokenness in our lives. A broken relationship. A failed dream. A lost job.
An overlooked promotion. A bad decision. A bout of unfaithfulness. An avoidable
accident. A backstabbing. An inappropriate touch. A series of negative words.
What’s your
trigger?
What has happened
to you that evokes negative feelings within you? Who has harmed you or hurt you?
Have you made a personal decision that you regret? Do you carry shame and guilt?
Whatever those
things are, it’s time to let go!
Ecclesiastes 3:1 tells us, “There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under
the heavens.” December is a season of miracles. It’s a season of joy. A
season of peace.
December is also a season of giving. It’s a time when we
shower ourselves and others with gifts. This Christmas, offer the gift of
forgiveness.
By definition, “forgiveness is the intentional and voluntary process by which a victim undergoes a
change in feelings and attitude regarding an offense, [and] lets go of negative
emotions, such as vengefulness, with an increased ability to wish the offender
well.”
·
It’s intentional.
You have to want to do it. It’s purposeful.
·
It’s voluntary.
No one has to ask for it. It’s freely given. There is no expectation of
reciprocation.
·
It
invokes change. It’s transformational. It shifts darkness to light.

You know what
this sounds like to me? You guessed right! A gift!
Yes, forgiveness
is a gift J
You have the
power to give this gift. It’s a beautiful gift for you and for your offender. It’s
a chance for you to break chains and get out of bondage. It’s an opportunity
for you to walk in emotional freedom. Restore your strength. Live again. Love
harder.
Consider it!
Forgiving
Others, Forgiving Me helped me to realize this gift of the season.
If you are
looking for ways to dig deeper and to identify the people and situations in
your life that are holding you back from walking in your purpose, I invite you
to participate in the 5-Day “Underneath the
Mask” Challenge. ReGroup4Change LLC is hosting this FREE challenge
beginning Monday, January 2, 2017.
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