Forgiveness

Let’s talk about forgiveness and mental health!

According to psychology today, Forgiveness is the release of resentment or anger. Why is this important for Mental Health?

When you do not forgive your mind and emotions carry baggage and is bogged down by injustice or trauma. 

When you forgive you choose to drop the baggage off & get on a plane propelling you to victory leaving behind victimization.

Forgiveness doesnt mean you are choosing to share a seat with them or even get on the same plane with them again. You dont have to accept toxic behaviors.

Setting boundaries can be helpful when moving forward. Being honest about who you are, what you want, and how you expect to be treated does not mean that you don’t forgive the person. And forgiving doesn’t mean that you are excusing another actions. It means your making a decision to not let their actions control your mood or actions.The presence of hurt, betrayal and disappointment are real.

Cry out to God like David. Give your emotions to God and then do what your Father would. Forgiveness frees your hands, mind, and feelings to hold postive relationships, healthy thoughts, and healing emotions. It also frees you to be forgiven ?.
Phillipians 4:8, Matthew 5:43-48

Yes, this means forgiving yourself too! Guilt & shame will take you on a road less fortune then what God has intended for you. It makes you stuck in the mud when you should be swimming in the sea of forgetfulness.

Here’s, is the test for forgiveness- Are you able to move in a free -fall flow in your life without thoughts of guilt and shame? In terms of forgiving others are you able to sincerely pray for them without hard feelings? Your enemies need Mercy too!