How to Forgive Someone Who Really Hurt You

Some of the deepest pain in life doesn't come from strangers, it comes from the people we love most: a parent, a spouse, a close friend. If you've ever wondered how to forgive someone who hurt you badly, or whether reconciliation is even possible, this message is for you. Speaking from his own story of childhood trauma and a painful divorce, David Narvaez walks through Jesus' words in Matthew 18, where Jesus lays out a clear process for working through conflict and pain in relationships: an honest conversation, wise counsel, and support from community. He also unpacks why Jesus tells Peter to forgive not seven times, but seventy times seven, and what that means for anyone carrying years of hurt, bitterness, or unresolved anger. Drawing from Psalm 34:18 and Matthew 5:22-24, this message is a reminder that God is near to the brokenhearted, and that real freedom starts when we stop carrying what was never ours to hold. Whether you're navigating a broken marriage, a friendship that ended in betrayal, or wounds from years ago that still shape how you love people today, you'll walk away with real, practical next steps toward healing. This message was shared at illuminate church in Kissimmee, Florida, part of the Kingdom Unveiled series. If you're looking for a church home or a next step in your faith, we'd love for you to join us this Sunday. Learn more at illuminate.church.