How Can I Forgive When I Cannot Forget?

How Can I Forgive When I Cannot Forget? “Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.” E PHESIANS 4:32 ( NLT )

Forgiveness Quiz True False  Time heals all wounds T F

Forgiveness Quiz True False  Time heals all wounds T F  People should not be forgiven until they ask for it T F

Forgiveness Quiz True False  Time heals all wounds T F  People should not be forgiven until they ask for it T F  Forgiveness is always instantT F

Forgiveness Quiz True False  Time heals all wounds T F  People should not be forgiven until they ask for it T F  Forgiveness is always instantT F  Forgiving includes minimizing the offense and the pain caused T F

Forgiveness Quiz True False  Time heals all wounds T F  People should not be forgiven until they ask for it T F  Forgiveness is always instantT F  Forgiving includes minimizing the offense and the pain caused T F  Forgiveness includes restoring trust and reconciliation T F

Forgiveness Quiz True False  Time heals all wounds T F  People should not be forgiven until they ask for it T F  Forgiveness is always instantT F  Forgiving includes minimizing the offense and the pain caused T F  Forgiveness includes restoring trust and reconciliation T F  You haven't really forgiven until you've forgotten the offense T F

Forgiveness Quiz True False  Time heals all wounds T F  People should not be forgiven until they ask for it T F  Forgiveness is always instantT F  Forgiving includes minimizing the offense and the pain caused T F  Forgiveness includes restoring trust and reconciliation T F  You haven't really forgiven until you've forgotten the offense T F  When I see someone hurt, it is my duty to forgive the offender T F

What forgiveness is not 1.Forgiveness is not conditional

What forgiveness is not 1.Forgiveness is not conditional 2.Forgiveness is not minimizing

What forgiveness is not 1.Forgiveness is not conditional 2.Forgiveness is not minimizing 3.Forgiveness is not reconciling

What forgiveness is not 1.Forgiveness is not conditional 2.Forgiveness is not minimizing 3.Forgiveness is not reconciling 4. Forgiveness is not forgetting

Steps in forgiving even when I cannot forget Step 1: I recall how much God has forgiven me Jesus: “I tell you, her sins—and they are many— have been forgiven, so she has shown me much love. But a person who is forgiven little shows only little love.” L UKE 7:47 ( NLT )

Steps in forgiving even when I cannot forget Step 1: I recall how much God has forgiven me “Give as freely as you have received.” M ATTHEW 10:8 ( NLT )

Steps in forgiving even when I cannot forget Step 1: I recall how much God has forgiven me Step 2: I remember that bitterness doesn’t work “You are only hurting yourself with your anger.” J OB 5:2 ( TEV )

Steps in forgiving even when I cannot forget Step 1: I recall how much God has forgiven me Step 2: I remember that bitterness doesn’t work “One man dies in full vigor, completely secure and at ease … Another man dies in bitterness of soul, never having enjoyed anything good.” J OB 21:23, 25 ( NIV )

Steps in forgiving even when I cannot forget Step 1: I recall how much God has forgiven me Step 2: I remember that bitterness doesn’t work Step 3: I give up my right to hurt them back "Never avenge yourselves. Leave that to God, for He has said that He will repay those who deserve it.”R OMANS 12:19 ( TLB )

Steps in forgiving even when I cannot forget Step 1: I recall how much God has forgiven me Step 2: I remember that bitterness doesn’t work Step 3: I give up my right to hurt them back Step 4: I return good for evil Jesus: "... do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, and pray for those who mistreat you." L UKE 6:27-28 ( NIV )

Steps in forgiving even when I cannot forget Step 1: I recall how much God has forgiven me Step 2: I remember that bitterness doesn’t work Step 3: I give up my right to hurt them back Step 4: I return good for evil Step 5: I repeat the steps for as long as it takes "Peter asked, `Lord, how often should I forgive someone who sins against me? Seven times?' ‘No!' Jesus replied, `seventy times seven!'" M ATTHEW 18:21-22 ( NLT )

Steps in forgiving even when I cannot forget Step 1: I recall how much God has forgiven me Step 2: I remember that bitterness doesn’t work Step 3: I give up my right to hurt them back Step 4: I return good for evil Step 5: I repeat the steps for as long as it takes “Work at living in peace with everyone … Look after each other so that none of you fails to receive the grace of God. Watch out that to no poisonous root of bitterness grows up trouble you.” H EBREWS 12:14-15 ( NLT )