CFoG: Seeking & Granting Forgiveness

Forgiveness is the decision or choice to give up the right for vengeance, retribution, or having negative thoughts toward an offender. You will know you are walking in forgiveness when the thing that offended you doesn’t bother you anymore or when you see the person and no longer become angry at them or feel as though they owe you an apology. If feelings of resentment and anger, or thoughts of retribution arise when you see them, you are not walking in forgiveness. Walking in forgiveness promotes healing and restoration of inner peace and can make room for reconciliation to take place in the relationship.