Forgiveness is more for me and those I care about than the person or people whom I’m forgiving. People mistakenly believe that forgiving means to condone someone’s bad behavior. This is not the case. I must forgive so I don’t have to walk around with the poison of hate and resentment. When I am filled with these poisons, I am emotionally and spiritually sick, and I and those close to me suffer. I am responsible to get well when I am sick, not take some twisted pleasure in making others around me sick too. Do I understand that it is to my benefit and those around me to forgive?
Daily Keepsake: I will forgive as part of taking care of myself emotionally. This will benefit me and those close to me in my life. I will work on forgiving…
