Forgive and Forget

Telling a person that you are sorry is a brave step to take. You have to put your pride to the side and say the three words which prove that you made a huge mistake.

What about the person who was hurt by another's actions? Should they forgive right away, later on or never? Forgiveness does not mean you can forget what has been done either. So deep down inside there may be some trust issues that can change how you view that person.

So how does a person prove they are sorry and how does the other person prove that they forgive any wrong doings? First you have to decide where you want that person in your life. Do you want them at a distance or try to become closer than you once were? Wanting them at a distance is fine just make sure you are honest with them so there aren't any misunderstandings.

Now if you want to maintain or strengthen that relationship, you have to trust that your relationship is strong enough to get past the issue. Trust is important with forgiveness. We are hoping that the mistakes won't happen again and that our mistakes won't be brought up all the time by the person who claimed to forgive.

To say you are sorry and to forgive is a difficult task but it can be done. Do not let your pride get in your way. Say you are sorry before it is too late. Forgive as God will forgive you and leave the past behind you so that you can move forward with a clear vision.

"But if ye do not forgive, neither will your Father which is in heaven forgive your trespasses." - Mark 11:26 KJV

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