This quote...
"People, in general, would rather die than forgive. It's that hard. If God said in plain language, "I'm giving you a choice, forgive or die,", a lot of people would go ahead and order their coffin." From The Secret Life of Bees by Sue Monk Kidd
My post HERE gives more details on this book. If this is on your mind, also, read HERE and take the time to read the link.
I have a few people in my life who struggle with this at a very deep level (face it...we all struggle with this on some level), which, in turn creates heartache and sorrow for those around them as they "order their coffins". I KNOW forgiveness is difficult, yet so worth the humility and soul searching it takes to truly forgive, let go, put God in charge, and move on. I also KNOW that forgiveness IS possible.
Do you know someone who would rather die than forgive? How do you help them? How do you help yourself? Do you agree with this quote? Have you seen this quote in action?
Today I am grateful for Forgiveness and The Atonement of Jesus Christ. I would not be sitting at this keyboard without either. I would be nothing without the love of Jesus Christ and his perfect Atonement.
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