I was thinking about the topic of forgiveness even before Pastor preached about it during Service last Saturday.
Often, we have this mindset that when we remember what others has said or done that hurts us is a way to take revenge at them. We think that by hating them or bearing grudges against them is 1 way to get back at them. We show certain colours or expression on our face whenever we meet them hurts them as much as they have hurt us. All these are done to make us feel better and 'more' justified.
I will only say, don't be disillusioned by the feeling that all these thoughts, behaviours and actions can make you feel better! "The best way to get even is to forgive." - DAVID BRANON
It is really a deception to think that unforgiveness, bitterness and hatred will make you feel better or the person who hurt you feel awful. These will not affect everyone else but you the most. These things infects the wounds on your heart and in your mind, causing nothing positive but misery.
The thing which you need to really understand is that holding onto all these hurts will blur your vision and judgements in life. What is suppose to be a small matter will look big to you, what seems to be nothing becomes something to you. Ending up with nothing more than a negative impression that you give others being petty and overly sensitive and gaining a miserable life. Unforgiveness drains all your energy away, the energy which keeps you positive, happy and forward looking.
Looking at the whole cycle, what benefit do you get when you harbour the hurts, discouragements or disappointments that others has done or given to you? It is good that we forgive and let it go, the best remedy for hurts.
Forgiveness leads you to a positive mindset, bigger heart to accept different types of people, happier and joyous life.
