Bloom Church Podcast

Forgiveness   Forgiveness   The pain you ­­feel today is the pain you can heal today   Bitterness   “…And make sure no one lives with a root of bitterness sprouting within them which will only cause trouble and poison the hearts of many.” Hebrews 12:15 TPT   Forgiveness is a choice   Why is it so hard to forgive others? 1.     We have the wrong idea of forgiveness   Forgiveness is not: -        Minimizing the hurt you feel or the offense that took place   -        Reconciliation   “If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone.” Romans 12:18 NIV   Forgiveness is our choice   I will not let my external circumstances dictate the condition of my heart -        Instant Restoration of Trust   Through true forgiveness, it is possible to build trust again   2.     We don’t think its fair   Forgiveness   For(Give)ness   “but God showed his great love for us by sending Christ to die for us while we were still sinners.” Romans 5:8 NLT   If we are waiting for the other person to be worth