The days over the weekend spiraled deeper and deeper into self. During one of the sessions I wrote pages and pages of resentments: years of resentments toward people, places, things and institutions. I never imagined what would be asked of us next. "When you are ready, just stand up and say, 'I forgive'." Try it some time; you'll see the challenge!
A miracle afterward...like a thousand pound weight had been lifted from me. R. Scott Hurd's book, "Forgiveness" may describe it better. "When we forgive, we shine the light of Christ's love into a darkened world and we bear witness to the truth that love is stronger than hate."
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Now I try to deal with my resentments in a timely manner with forgiveness. It's an inside job that only requires my willingness to do so. Nope, not easy. Life may not have been fair, and I may not have forgotten the deed done, but by forgiving, I can let the issue go, putting it behind me. Try it, you'll like it! I wonder what our world would look like if everyone practiced forgiveness? It's also a wonderful way to lose weight!!
Molly LaFond is a spiritual director with offices in two cities: Two Rivers and Crivitz, WI. She is taking new clients and can be reached at 920 793-3530. For more information see her website: mollylafond.com
