Why do you need to forgive the person who hurt you?

Forgiveness can even lead to feelings of understanding, empathy and compassion for the one who hurt you. Forgiveness doesn’t mean forgetting or excusing the harm done to you or making up with the person who caused the harm. Forgiveness brings a kind of peace that helps you go on with life.

How do you forgive someone who has hurt you?

Here are eight ways to work on that.

1. Get mad, feel hurt and grieve.
2. Ask yourself whether your anger is constructive or destructive.
3. Don’t worry—you aren’t saying the offense was OK.
4. Practice stress-reduction techniques.
5. Remind yourself why you want this person in your life.
6. Set boundaries.

What does God say about forgiving someone?

“Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.” “For if you forgive other people when they sin against you, your heavenly Father will also forgive you.” Forgive, and you will be forgiven.”

What does it mean to forgive someone who has hurt you?

When you choose to forgive those who hurt you, it releases the other person to God. It means you trust Him to mete out justice in His way and in His time.

Is there a war between forgiveness and unforgiveness?

I could hear the hurt behind the question without even reading the rest of the email. When we’ve been repeatedly offended or hurt by someone, a war between forgiveness and unforgiveness ensues. We want to forgive because the Bible says we should. Yet the reality of facing the person, knowing that they will hurt us again seems unbearable.

How do you know if you have forgiven someone?

Stage 1: Awareness. You notice that you’re still angry, hurt or bitter about something, and this lets you know that you need to forgive. This awareness is crucial; without it, negative feelings will continue to undermine you at a subconscious level. Stage 2: Experience.

Will God forgive us if we don’t forgive others?

God won’t forgive us if we don’t forgive others. This seems harsh, but if you want to be forgiven by God, then forgive those who hurt you no matter how bad the offense. Unfortunately, there are no exceptions written in the Bible. God knows it may take a while to forgive some things, but if you keep working on it, one day it will be put behind you.