Character Council of Hancock County meets the third Wednesday at Ninestar. Meetings start at 7:00 AM. I know it is early but worth it. Today’s meeting we talked about forgiveness. Here are the notes:
Forgiveness vs. Rejection
Clearing the record of those who have wronged me and not holding a grudge. Releasing feelings of resentment. Renunciation of anger.
Forgiveness is not an emotion but a matter of the will. Corrie Ten Boom
- Let go of anger
- Define the offense
- Talk about it
- Resolve misunderstandings
- Heal the wounds
- Cleaned, rejoined, nourished, protected
- Invest in others
- Relationships thrive when the innocent are merciful, not when the guilty are punished
- Move on