Forgiveness

Not to sound creepy or anything, but I am that guy who likes to sit back and watch what is going on around me, I like to sit and listen and watch, I guess just observe. Lately, Throughout most of the semester, I have watched as one close friend completely shut out another friend at what was really a silly thing, But while I was watching I realized, I am no better! 


You see I had been holding a grudge against what used to be a very close friend, I had felt hurt by her and wanted to never have anything to do with her again; however, watching this other set, I realized how wrong I was. I came to find that I was in the wrong. I was really only hurting myself. I had to get rid of this. I sent her a mere text, saying only the words "I forgive you." she did reply to this, but I ignored it and went on with my day. I continued watching these two friends and hearing them talk about each other, and It dawned on me I was not done. I had merely forgiven her, but not apologized. I sat with this thought for a few days knowing I needed to say more than I forgive you, and eventually I did, I sent her another message that said, "I am sorry. I was in the wrong for holding a grudge." I'm not sure why she said it as well, but apologize she did. I had won back a friend. 


At some point during the semester there was a lesson given which taught something along the lines of "If you withhold forgiveness, you withhold it from yourself." Meaning from the Lord. 


Keep this lesson in mind. It ay come in handy...