True North Church

Gezer = piece or portion / The place of being cut off
sippai = my basin, my threshold

Forgiveness is NOT...

1. Minimizing the seriousness of the offense
2. Instant restoration of trust
3. resuming the relationship without any changes

WHY SHOULD I LET GO OF MY HURT?

A. BECAUSE GOD HAS FORGIVEN ME

WHY SHOULD I LET GO OF MY HURT?

A. BECAUSE GOD HAS FORGIVEN ME
B. BECAUSE RESENTMENT DOESN’T WORK

3 Reasons Resentment doesn’t work
1. It’s Unreasonable (Ecc. 7:9 “It is foolish to harbor a grudge”)
2. It’s Unhelpful
3. It’s Unhealthy

WHY SHOULD I LET GO OF MY HURT?

A. BECAUSE GOD HAS FORGIVEN ME
B. BECAUSE RESENTMENT DOESN’T WORK
C. BECAUSE I’ll NEED MORE FORGIVENESS

Forgiveness is a 2-way street
Don't burn the bridge you must walk over!

HOW DO I LET GO OF THOSE WHO’VE HURT ME?

A. RELINQUISH MY RIGHT TO GET EVEN

HOW DO I LET GO OF THOSE WHO’VE HURT ME?

A. RELINQUISH MY RIGHT TO GET EVEN
B. REFOCUS ON GOD’S PURPOSE FOR MY LIFE

3 steps to refocusing your life:
1. Put your heart right
2. Reach out to God
3. Face the world again!

HOW DO I LET GO OF THOSE WHO’VE HURT ME?

A. RELINQUISH MY RIGHT TO GET EVEN
B. REFOCUS ON GOD’S PURPOSE FOR MY LIFE
C. RESPOND TO THE EVIL WITH GOOD