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Universal Law of The Universal Law of Forgiveness states: “Forgiveness heals our suffering, blesses us with Grace and prospers our life with Joy.” By definition, to FORGIVE is to give up resentments and the desire to punish. Notice that the word forgive is made up of two words: FOR and GIVE. FOR me to heal my suffering, I must GIVE up the resentment that is causing it. FOR me to enjoy my life, I must GIVE up the desire to punish. The incorrect use of the law of Forgiveness Incorrect use of the law multiplies and intensifies its negative effects. Holding onto resentments for past harm creates more harm to be resentful about. Holding onto shame for past mistakes creates more mistakes to feel shameful for. The result of forgiveness or the lack there of is eloquently given in the sacred and ancient writings. “By your own will, shall you shall be prospered or condemned.” This means that your willingness to forgive prospers and blesses your life, and that the willful and stubborn refusal to do so curses and condemns your life. Forgiveness favors YOU with Grace Forgiveness is NOT a favor you do someone who has caused you harm. Forgiveness is a favor you do for yourself! Forgiveness is the biggest favor that you could ever do for yourself because forgiveness is the greatest expression of LOVE. And whenever you express great love into the law, you receive back a much greater return. The return on forgiveness is grace. The courage to forgive Forgiving others or yourself requires great courage. This kind of courage is called humility, the willingness to let go of embarrassment, anger and pride. A Personal Example One night many years ago, the police brought my son home. He had borrowed our car, and had driven into a ditch. Despite my embarrassment and anger, I decided to go to bed and talk to my son with a clear head the next morning. I knew that a true and long-term resolution required forgiveness. FOR me to resolve the issue, I had to GIVE up my embarrassment and anger. I was willing to give up whatever was necessary so that I could bring wisdom and grace to the discussion. The next morning I met my son with forgiveness, grace, and wisdom, and I was able to resolve the issue without punishing or shaming him. My son was able to tell me what had happened, and share what he had learned. In the end we came into a much better agreement about his future use of our car. My son’s life and my relationship with my son was prospered and blessed by the great fruits of forgiving Love, and for that IAM grateful. Indeed, forgiveness is truly: “The Great Act of Love and The Fruit of forgiveness is Grace.”
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