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Once I accepted His complete forgive-
ness for myself, I had to ask:

“How could I not forgive others?”
I began to see forgiveness for what it
truly was – undeserved pardon. The
complete understanding of what Jesus
did for me, led me to understand this
concept of forgiveness.
It’s true, I had been hurt. My abuser
did not deserve my pardon. But that is
why it is called forgiveness. When I for-
gave him, I wasn’t saying that what he did
was ok. Best of all, the resentment and
bitterness I harbored began to melt away.
Arms Open Wide

I sensed God’s arms open wide, as
my hurting heart jumped into His arms to
be consoled and comforted. That day He
healed my broken heart!
❖ My anger vanished as forgive-
ness towards others broke forth.

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