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To The Man Teaching Me Forgiveness

Colossians 3:13

Emilee Arledge
Oct 10, 2016
Jacksonville State University
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To The Man Teaching Me Forgiveness
Goal Companion

Forgiveness is a really hard concept for some people. It always has been for me. I think that most people confuse forgiveness with weakness and that's not true. To forgive another person for wrongs done against you is strong and admirable. But I'll be honest, in my past, I've always let go or turned tail and ran away. With you, though, I don't want to do either of those things. Some people would think that I should, but I couldn't care less what they think because I've never felt for anyone what I feel when I'm with you. You are teaching me what it means to stick it out and make it work; to fight for someone no matter what the cost may be. It's important that you know that forgiveness is not the same as forgetfulness, and not forgetting what happened doesn't mean I'm filing it away to use in future arguments. But to forget this, to let go of this feeling completely, would be a disservice to our relationship. Hard times have the potential to make you a stronger, better person and in our case strengthen our relationship.That being said, love me enough, respect me enough, and value me enough to not hurt me. I am trusting you with the safety and security of my heart, body and soul. I don't have anything more important than that to give to someone. I can't imagine a life without you in it and because of you have already become a better version of myself. Show me that you're as proud of what we have as I am and most of all, forgive me. Forgive me when I struggle with this; when I'm insecure or nervous or angry. Forgive me when it seems like I haven't forgiven you, because I promise I have. We've been building this relationship for years - I'm not letting anyone or anything come between us now. There is too much potential and the future is way too bright with you.

Please never stop earning my forgiveness and I will never stop loving you. And thank you for being someone I don't ever want to run from.

"Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance agaisnt someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you." - Colossians 3:13

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