Pain and Forgiveness: How to Apply God’s Word to Release Negative Emotions
May 12, 2025 | By Shellram Calhoun |
The act of forgiving does not come easy, for most of us it can be painful. Our fleshly instinct is to recoil in self-protection when we’ve been hurt. We don’t naturally overflow with mercy, grace and understanding when we’ve been wronged.
Due to our inherent sinful nature, it’s critical as believers in Christ to gain a better understanding and remind yourself what the Bible has to say about forgiveness.
“Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.“
– Ephesians 4:32 (NIV)
One of the things I’ve learned in my S.A.L.T. Connection ministry studies is how important it is to forgive others and myself. By studying God’s Word and applying it in my life in the area of forgiveness; my burdens are becoming lighter as I cast all my cares to God.
If you struggle with forgiveness, you too can learn how to apply God’s Word to your life to overcome this pain. Remember, forgiveness is not the same as forgetting or condoning the hurt. It’s about releasing negative emotions and choosing to move forward, even if you still have valid reasons to feel hurt.
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