There are people who have unintentionally hurt you... and they need to be forgiven. Forgive them now. Those who have deliberately hurt you need to be forgiven too, even if they might burt you again. Forgive them so that your own spirit will be free... and do it soon.
Let today be the day when you begin to forgive. Let today be the day when you discover the joy of letting go. Forgive those who forgot your Birthday and broke the confidence you invested in them. Forgive those who never really listen to the important things you have to share with them. Forgive those who never seem to notice the tears that well up in your eyes. Forgive those who don't laugh at your jokes and who make jokes at your expense. Forgive those who have misled and deceived you. Forgive those who have taken advantage of you and who have betrayed you. Forgive them today and experience the joy of being "lighter" that you were.
In fact, make a point to forgive. Take an inventory of those who have wronged and hurt you. Make a list of the people who make it difficult for you to be your best self. Identify those who have caused you your greatest pain and forgive them... so that you can experience your greatest joy.
Forgive, forgive and forgive again. Forgive seven times. Forgive 70 times 7. Forgive as a way of life. Forgive until you, yourself, feel foolish about it... and then forgive some more. Forgive those who secretly work, or even cry out, for your crucifixion. Forgive those who mock you and threaten you. Forgive those who stone you... and you will be very, very close to your God! Amen.
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