Freedom

forgive
Function: verb
transitive verb

1 a: to give up resentment of or claim to requital for

b: to grant relief from payment of

2: to cease to feel resentment against (an offender)

God has brought to my heart a conviction of forgiveness. A peace of forgiveness. Dare I say, even empathy for my transgressor. I've said it before but now it seems to have really sunk in that forgiving isn't forgetting, it isn't letting that person continue to hurt you. You forgive but you don't continue to be hurt. You can forgive someone and still protect yourself from the pain they inflict.

God has moved so much in my life. I feel like I am renewed. He has surrounded me with a wonderful new church family, and the support and unconditional love of friends. He has me right where he wants me in order to continue the growth of my relationship with Him. I don't believe I have ever felt so complete. I stepped out on the bridge of faith and it has held strong.

Thank you, Father, for your perfect provision, timing, grace, acceptance, and love.