Out of the Cage: The Journey to Forgiveness FAQs (Part 1) Season 1, Episode-03
In Part 1 of the common questions we are asked about forgiveness, we tackle a couple of difficult challenges on the forgiveness journey: "How do I know I've forgiven someone who has offended me?"; and "How long does it take to forgive?"
Show Notes
FAQs – Out of the Cage: The Journey of Forgiveness. NOTE: it may be helpful to watch/listen to our earlier episodes on forgiveness – what it is and what it is not. This may give useful context to these FAQs!
Here are a few of the questions we get:
1. How do I know I forgiven the one who offended me?
- Here is a clue: Where is most of the focus of attention when the offense comes to mind – the offense or the forgiveness?
- Another clue: am in in a posture of brokenness and humility or a posture of arrogance and pride?
- And yet another clue: Your question indicates that you are moving toward forgiveness – you are on the right path!!!
2. How long does forgiveness take?
- It may be worth asking ourselves if there may be another question behind this?
- Practically: Daily – Hourly – Minute-by-minute
- 2 Corinthians 10:5 – Take your thoughts captive and bring them to the choice you have made to forgive.
- Speak truth over the lies and deception. (Affirmations are a key!)
Maybe you (and spouse) would benefit from a confidential coaching session with Dan and Melodie on this topic – reach us via our contact page OR call/text 803-521-1050 to set a time we can visit.