Why Should I Forgive Someone Who Hurt Me Deeply?

Send me a textForgiveness is hard—especially when someone deeply wounds you. But today’s episode shows how letting go of bitterness can unlock a freedom that changes everything.What do you do when someone hurts you so deeply, it feels impossible to forgive?Holding onto that pain can feel like control—but it’s actually a prison. And if you’ve ever struggled to forgive, you’re not alone.Today’s devotion explores one powerful act of mercy that stunned the world—and how it mirrors the way Christ forgives us.BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING, YOU’LL DISCOVER:Why forgiveness isn’t forgetting—and what it actually meansWhat happens inside us when we hold on to bitternessHow the forgiveness we’ve received from God empowers us to forgive othersYou don’t have to carry this hurt forever. Letting go might be the most freeing thing you ever do.Share this episode: https://www.dailydevotionsforbusylives.com/35.WANT SOMEONE TO PRAY WITH YOU?You don’t have to carry what you’re facing alone. I’d be honored to pray for you.Click “Send me a text” at the end of these show notes, or leave a voicemail by visiting www.dailydevotionsforbusylives.com/voicemail.Whatever you’re walking through—God sees, and I’ll be praying.SCRIPTURE VERSES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:Ephesians 4:32Support the showIf this podcast encourages you, consider becoming a monthly supporter; your gift helps me keep sharing God’s Word and bringing these devotions to life each weekday. Become a supporter today. Connect with Bart Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/dailydevotionsforbusylives Website: https://www.dailydevotionsforbusylives.com Feeling spiritually drained? Start here. Download your free copy of my eBook Making Time for Jesus here.Mentioned in this episode:Subscribe to the NewsletterIf you’d like weekly encouragement delivered straight to your inbox, plus a free copy of my eBook Making Time for Jesus, sign up for the Daily Devotions for Busy Lives newsletter at https://www.dailydevotionsforbusylives.com/subscribe.Join Our Private Facebook CommunityIf you're looking for a place to connect with other Daily Devotions listeners and pray for each other, I'd love for you to join our private Facebook community group. Come find us at https://www.dailydevotionsforbusylives.com/group