Forgiveness is a noble act, the act of letting go of grudges and moving on with your life. It may seem like a simple enough concept in theory; however, forgiving someone in real life can be challenging. Whenever the topic of forgiving comes up, you might recall hurtful memories of when someone hurt you.

Forgiving someone who hurt you is not easy, but it is the right thing to do. While that may seem like a challenging task, some reasons might change your way of thinking. Read on to find out why you should forgive those who hurt you.

3 Reasons to Forgive Someone Who Hurt You

Here are the 3 reasons why forgiveness is the best thing to do:

1.     It Helps You Heal

They say time heals wounds, but sometimes, forgiveness is the cure that can prevent your wounds from reopening. Holding onto painful memories only serves to hurt you every time you remember. But when you genuinely forgive someone from the bottom of your heart, it sets you free from the haunting memories of the person who hurt you, and instead, they become a lesson. As a result, your mind and soul start to heal, and you can begin to feel happy again.

2.     You Become a Better Person

Holding grudges only brings despair and stress. Every time you remember something from the past, it urges you to take revenge. But the best revenge is to forgive someone and leave your case up to God. Once you do, you can start to feel good about yourself. Your whole being will become lighter. But never confuse forgiveness with reconciliation. A person who hurt you may earn your forgiveness, but they can’t regain your trust or friendship, depending on the circumstances.

3.     Because God Teaches Us to Forgive

Lastly, one of the main reasons why you should forgive someone who hurt you is because that’s what God has taught us. We all commit sins, but once the realization hits, we ask Him to forgive us. And He has undoubtedly forgiven us countless times.

If God can forgive us for our sins, why can’t we forgive others who hurt us? When God forgives us, we feel His grace, which makes us want to forgive others.

Experience Forgiveness by Reconnecting with God

When someone hurts you, forgiveness is the key that will set you free from the burden of memories and turn you into a better human. But most of all, it helps you feel God’s grace and encourages you to seek forgiveness from Him for your sins.

Reconnect with God by visiting the New Hope Church. Join us this weekend at 431 Nicholas Parkway East, Cape Coral, Fl, 33990, or call (239) 573.1370 for assistance.