Forgiveness is letting go of what we think happened. I use the phrase "think happened" because it's not possible for humans to know all there is to know about any given situation. We're not omniscient. There are always multiple sides. Children blame their parents. Parents blame their children. Each spouse blames the other and all believe in their heart of hearts they're right. So, forgiveness is letting go of what we THINK happened.
These days, we hear little about forgiveness and a lot about "closure." After an incident we want closure. The families of victims think closure will come through a sentence from the judicial system. It doesn't happen. They still feel empty after even the most severe sentences. This is because there is no closure. There is only forgiveness and the only way to healing is down this road because its the only road that leads to emotional and spiritual health.
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