What is Real Forgiveness and is it for them or for you?

[Angela]

This is a serious question.  We have been discussing forgiveness in our life group.  Over the last few months I have repeatedly met and talked to people both believers and non believers that are struggling with this situation.

[Angela]

If there is still pain or anger associated with the person or incident have I really forgiven?

[Angela]

For the last several weeks we have been discussing forgiveness as part of our Life Group that meets on Thursday Nights.  This is the testimony we received from Queen-

Actually when I humbled myself I asked the Lord to show
me myself.  I was getting upset about others around me being promoted and
holding onto unforgiveness and hurt.  Yesterday I asked my manager how was
I doing.  He said he really feels I do a great job, he just wants me to
have more confident in my work.  He reminded me of one day things weren't
going the way I wanted them and I expressed I didn't want a promotion, that
I didn't want to go to the next level.  I all my getting upset, I totally
forgot about that.  I blocked my own blessing.
It was so much easier to be upset with others when I should have taken
responsibility or should I say accountability.
And the other person that I was holding stuff against, I realized I was
jealous of that person.  Once I let go of pride, I went to him and asked if
I could learn from him.  Maybe they way he did things would help my
process.  Once I did that, it was like a weight lifted that I could
actually feel.  Wow, how I let the enemy come in and make me miserable.  No
more, I'm staying free.  Queen Lacey

Thanks Queen for sharing.