Forgiveness changed me forever. I never understood how much forgiving my abuser would free me I the process.
You see, I was physically and emotionally abused for most of my life. First and foremost, my abuser was my dad. My first example of a man’s love.
It wasn’t until I came into a beautiful relationship with Jesus Christ, my Lord and Savior, did I realize how important it was to forgive as I was forgiven. Forgiveness did not mean he could do it again or that I would forget the past. It allowed me the grace to be an example of Christ’s love to my dad. Ultimately, leading him back to the Father. God is so good when we allow Him to take the lead.
Lisa