Q & A Question: Our marriage is struggling due to unforgiveness. What can we do? Answer: Forgiveness is a foundational principle to every healthy relationship. We are an imperfect people and we hurt each other and let one another down regularly. Learning to forgive each other is crucial for preserving loving relationships. Its been said that these nine words can save your relationship, I was wrong, I am sorry, please forgive me. Use them often as they have great power in maintaining closeness in relationships. Forgive early, dont allow a lot of time to go by, often the greater the time lapse the greater the damage done to the relationships. Jesus sets the bar in forgiveness, we are to forgive others as God has forgiven us and no we don’t deserve it. Jesus said, if you do not forgive, neither will your father in heaven forgive you (Matt 11:26). Choose to be one who forgives quickly and often, allowing God’s grace to prevail in your relationships!
Posted on: Fri, 18 Jul 2014 16:02:51 +0000