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It’s Time to Forgive. Right now. Today.

Steve · April 30, 2020 · 4 Comments

In the midst of everything that is going on in the world, during this time of danger and fear and loss, ask yourself: Who do I need to forgive or ask forgiveness from? What if tomorrow they were gone?

Get rid of old grudges. They hurt you more than anyone else.

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  1. Sahron says

    April 30, 2020 at 5:33 am

    Amen. So very true. I am so grateful for the forgiveness God gives me over and over again. Being a recipient of such undeserved but abundant mercy, I know I simply must forgive others. Easy? Not always. But necessary beyond doubt.

  2. Jimmy Holland says

    May 5, 2020 at 11:38 pm

    I tell God I forgive this person or that thing and then before I notice I’m right back at it. I keep asking God to clean my mind and heart but here I am. I pray my rosary every night praying for others and my self and family, most of my enemies are within my family I need prays. thank you.

  3. admin says

    May 6, 2020 at 9:53 am

    Thanks for sharing this difficult prayer situation, Jimmy. You’re in my prayers.

  4. admin says

    May 6, 2020 at 9:55 am

    Thanks, Sahron. Difficult, is right. But with God…all things are possible for us.

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