Giving Forgiveness

I am at peace as I release the past and move forward.

Sometimes the would of, should of, could of continues to play over in my head.  To release and forgive I am to turn the situation over to God.  He knows whats best.  Sometimes I write it on paper and set it on fire to get it out of my head and create a visual aid of "letting go and letting God"  I still have the situation pop into my head but I stop myself and say "I am sorry God I took it back.  I am giving it back too you.

Forgiveness  is an act or release. Letting go of resentments from the past opens my heart to new experiences of joy.  Believing that I have been wronged leads to anger and resentments, but this belief does not serve me; it prevents me from being the person I want to be.  I now choose to let those negative feelings go.

I have two choices; hold grudges or forgive.  It would be easier if I didn't judge in the first place. Grudges hurt me and fill me up with negative energy.  I am not connected to God when I am judging.  I can't be giving and receiving unconditional love.  When I am living from ego I miss the opportunities God gives to me.

I realize true peace as I practice forgiveness.  The slate is wiped clean and new life emerges-a life of freedom and inner peace. Just as a leaf is gently carried away by the breeze.  I release negativity and see it carried away by Spirit.  As I release my resentment through forgiveness I experience peace within.

Peace is an inside job and I can have it at anytime.  Even if it appears the house if falling down all around me.

Bear with one another and, if anyone has a complaint against another, forgive each other.  Colossians 3:13.