Forgiveness is more about the softening of your heart toward someone who's wronged you, rather than any particular action or words. It's a state of your heart, a forgiving heart filled with love instead of bitterness. It's a heart softened by God to love others as He loves you.
How do you get a forgiving heart?
As you read through these steps, think about how you might adapt them to your own life.
- Know what forgiveness is and why it matters. ...
- Become “forgivingly fit” ...
- Address your inner pain. ...
- Develop a forgiving mind through empathy. ...
- Find meaning in your suffering. ...
- When forgiveness is hard, call upon other strengths. ...
- Forgive yourself.
What is a forgiving person?
The act of forgiving someone is, in essence, your refusal to let anger and hatred prevent you from moving forward. You are taking a stand against allowing the actions of others to alter the course of your life or who you are. Being able to forgive is admirable and shows great courage.
