A few weeks ago, I was drifting in-between consciousness and sleep when I had a dream or vision, or whatever you really want to call it. You know what I am talkin about though, right?
I was kind of conversing with myself, and/or the Lord. I was thinking about forgiveness. That was weird because I didn't have un-forgiveness in my heart nor had I recently encountered any person or situation that would cause me to question this issue, however, that is where I was. I was thinking about how I would answer the question, "What is forgiveness?"
You know, I have come to realize that there are many ways we, as Christians, define big words like forgiveness based on culture or society norms and not based on the Truth. So, I want to know how to correctly define forgiveness. After all, I have received the greatest gift of forgiveness that one can receive, right?
So, I went on dreaming/visualizing/conversing and here is what I came up with. It made so much sense to me and was so clear that I wanted to share.
I started with un-forgiveness. What is it? Why do I feel it? Is it a feeling?
Un-forgiveness: when I refuse to let go of a situation because I feel like I deserve or have to ability to rightly judge the situation/person for their choices and actions.
Forgiveness: Turning a situation/person(s) over to the One who has the ability/authority/deserves to rightly judge a situation/person for their choices and actions.
Therefore, when I chose to forgive, I am choosing to acknowledge that I am
1) NOT in control of anyone
2) NOT deserving of judging
3) Trusting the Judge
4) Accepting of grace for me and others
Wow! So, at the heart of un-forgiveness, lies a lack of trust and severe control issues......no wonder we are to forgive ;-)
And then, just like the Daddy I know, He allowed me to walk out my new found understanding! HA!
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