1. Beyond Forgiveness: What do I do with my anger and pain?

2. Introduction It's easy to talk about forgiveness….

3. Review… Forgiveness and Justice Are Independent of One Another Forgiveness Begins when We Call a Spade a Spade Remorse and Repentance Brings Mercy

4. Review… Forgiveness Is for Me as Much or More than for My Offender Realize, “It Could Have Been Me”

5. Emotional Hangover Is NORMAL Forgiveness Is a CHOICE Emotional Fallout – Natural Result of Offender’s Actions Choosing Forgiveness Often Does Not Resolve Pain

6. What to Do with Pain and Anger? Depart DENIAL

7. What to Do with Pain and Anger? Pour Out Feelings to God – Imprecatory Psalms

8. What to Do with Pain and Anger? Pour Out Feelings to God – Imprecatory Psalms – Psalm 5, 109, 58 & 69 Pour Out Feelings to God – Imprecatory Psalms – Psalm 5, 109, 58 & 69

9. What to Do with Pain and Anger? Pour Out Feelings to God – Imprecatory Psalms – Psalm 83:13-18 cry for justice Pour Out Feelings to God – Imprecatory Psalms – Psalm 83:13-18 cry for justice

10. What to Do with Pain and Anger? Pour Out Feelings to God – Imprecatory Psalms – Psalm of sorrow like Psalm 6 Pour Out Feelings to God – Imprecatory Psalms – Psalm of sorrow like Psalm 6

11. What to Do with Pain and Anger? Pour Out Feelings to God – Imprecatory Psalms – Context – praise for the Lord. Like in 79:11-12. Pour Out Feelings to God – Imprecatory Psalms – Context – praise for the Lord. Like in 79:11-12.

12. What to Do with Pain and Anger? EAGERLY Seek God’s HEALING

13. Conclusion When you have done your part, give it to God.