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    Forgiveness: It’s Not What You Think

    Written by Mark Merrill

    May 4, 2022

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    We think forgiveness is a feeling. We think forgiveness means forgetting. We think forgiveness is a sign of weakness. But forgiveness is not what you think. Here are 3 truths about forgiveness. First, forgiveness is a decision to release. Instead of replaying the incident over and over in your mind, choose to not dwell on how you were wronged. Second, forgiveness is a decision to embrace. Instead of holding on to anger, embrace mercy. Put simply, mercy is not giving someone what they deserve. Third, forgiveness is a decision to pardon. When you pardon your offender by forgiving them, you are letting go of your right to punish them for the offense in the future.

    For more on this topic on my blog, go to Forgiveness: It’s Not What You Think.

    Original article source: http://www.familyminute.com/family-minute/family-life/character/forgiveness-its-not-what-you-think/ | Article may or may not reflect the views of KLEK 102.5 FM or The Voice of Arkansas Minority Advocacy Council

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