Forgive: Wipe the Slate CleanSample

Forgiveness requires intentionality, especially when the same person hurts you constantly. It's easy to think, enough is enough! After all, we have our limits, right? What if forgiveness is about keeping your heart healthy and pure instead of being about the person who hurt you?

Holding on to anger feels like it protects you. You put up walls, promising not to be hurt again. But over time, those walls can become a prison, keeping you from experiencing peace and joy. When you choose to forgive, even when it’s the last thing you want to do, you release yourself from resentment and pain.

Forgiveness doesn’t mean pretending the hurt didn’t happen. It’s about deciding, again and again, if needed, to not let that hurt control your life. Yes, it can feel unfair or too hard if someone has wronged you repeatedly. But think of how freeing it can be to let go of that burden, not for their sake, but for yours.

Think it Over

Is there someone you’ve been holding back forgiveness from, thinking they've crossed the line multiple times? What would it look like for you to forgive them again today?

Prayer

Heavenly Father, sometimes forgiveness feels impossible, especially when I’ve been hurt repeatedly. But I know that holding on to bitterness only hurts me more. Help me to release the pain, not because the hurt was okay, but because I want to live with a heart of peace and freedom. Give me the strength to forgive as often as needed, trusting that You are working in my heart. In Jesus name, Amen.