WE’VE BEEN FORGIVEN Psalm 32:1-5 Psalm 103:2-4, 8-13 John 1:29 Ephesians 1:7 1 Timothy 1:15-16 1 John 1:7-9

WE’VE BEEN CALLED TO FORGIVE

Matthew 6:14-15 Mark 11:25-26 Luke 17:1-5 Ephesians 4:31-32 Colossians 3:13 Matthew 18:15-17 Matthew 5:23-24

Forgiveness Isn’t Ignoring or avoiding Forgetting The automatic regaining of

trust The magical removal of

consequences Instant emotional healing A restoration of the same

relationship Leverage for the future

Forgiveness IS A choice Letting go of the “right” to

get even Setting aside the

resentment and grudge Removing the mental road

blocks A giant step towards

healing Moving on An opportunity to display

compassion

Signs You’ve Extended It The first thought you have about

them isn’t the offense they inflicted

The second thought you have about them isn’t a “get-even” fantasy

You’ve stopped hoping and looking for them to fail/fall

You’re able and willing to think and express positive thoughts about them.

You’re willing to show mercy to them, with no strings attached.