Sep 17, 2019
How do you forgive someone of a deep hurt - when an apology is never actually given? Do we even have to forgive the person? And if we do forgive, do we have to reconcile? If you’re walking around with resentment from a hurtful conversation or action, this episode is for you, friend. Tune in as Mary walks through the first step of forgiveness, how to forgive when an apology isn’t given, overcoming the fear of being hurt again, and why forgiveness doesn’t always mean reconciliation. We’ve all been there – our feelings hurt and minds racing - replaying the conversation and how we wish we had responded. But no more. It’s time to gain freedom back for your head and heart because your relationship with yourself is too important to go another day carrying around that heavy weight of unforgiveness.
Resources:
Boundaries by Dr Henry Cloud
https://www.amazon.com/Boundaries-When-Take-Control-Your/dp/0310247454
Savor by Shauna Niequist
https://www.amazon.com/Savor-Living-Abundantly-Where-You/dp/0310344972
The Art of Memoir Mary Karr
https://www.amazon.com/Art-Memoir-Mary-Karr/dp/0062223070
Kim Butler The Whiteboard Room (Mary’s Coach)
http://www.thewhiteboardroom.com/
Jess Connolly episode: Repentance brings Refreshment
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-mary-marantz-show/id1478272407?i=1000448549820
The scripture reference for the steps of reconciliation: Matthew 18:15-17