The Emotional Toll of Resentment and the Impact of Godly Forgiveness
Michelle Thorsteinson
Bitterness from old wounds left unattended can creep in like a shadow, unexpected and quiet. It brawls with forgiveness, which is the key to emotional freedom. This freedom feels like it’s impossible to grasp as we try to let go of the bitterness in ourselves. We carry this bitterness in strained marriages or fractured friendships, and we hold on to something that seems to erode the soul. This inward discomfort of appearing strong but inwardly breaking results in a silent struggle. Christian counselors are familiar with this tension, and they can provide a faith-based approach to help focus on the pain rather than trying to bury it. This requires confronting...
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