Forgiveness and Healing

Forgiveness is the scalpel God uses to heal wounded souls. When Jesus taught, "Forgive seventy times seven" (Matthew 18:22), He revealed liberation found in releasing others' debts. This doesn't excuse harm but frees us from toxic bitterness. Like the prodigal's father (Luke 15:20), God models radical forgiveness – embracing us despite our rebellion. Human forgiveness becomes possible when we grasp how much we've been forgiven (Ephesians 4:32). It's a process: acknowledging pain, choosing mercy daily, and trusting God's justice. Physical healing sometimes follows emotional release – many find chronic anxiety lifts when they forgive. Ultimately, forgiveness is worship – declaring God bigger than our hurts. As Corrie ten Boom forgave her Nazi captors, we discover Christ's strength making the impossible possible.