Dallas Willard has deeply shaped my understanding of reconciliation and forgiveness. He often spoke about how true reconciliation involves an inner transformation, rooted in the love and grace of God. I think of scriptures like Colossians 3:13, which says, "Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you." Willard taught that forgiveness is not about simply brushing off offenses but about experiencing the profound freedom that comes when I release my bitterness and resentment to God. It’s more than just a decision; it’s entering into a process of allowing God to heal my heart. In practicing this, I find reconciliation becomes possible, as I’m learning to see others not through their wrongs but through the lens of God's love and mercy.
So beautifully shared; may our Become New community experience the same profound freedom when they are able to release bitterness and resentment to our merciful God Thank you for your heart Be Blessed Bucky
Thank you for this replayed sermon on forgiveness. I really needed the reminder. I still struggle with forgiving those who have hurt me deeply and this strategy reminds me of how I need to approach this issue.
There's a huge difference between someone saying 'oh i am sorry you felt it that way or i hurt your feelings, this will only break your heart again, when someone realy is sorry and even grieves over it, there is love that (in time)can heal your heart.
Thank you for sharing Wendy - forgiveness can be a complicated journey - but we all seek freedom from the pain by laying it at the feet of our merciful God. It takes time.... Colossians 3:13, which says, "Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you." Bucky
Seems to me that, in light of “concept creep” and the rise of “victimhood culture” - which have generated a lot of illegitimate perceptions of “harm” - the message about apologizing for impact needs to be updated. In a vast number of cases, apologizing for anything more than “impact” is to concede too much to this dysfunctional cultural trend.
Dallas Willard has deeply shaped my understanding of reconciliation and forgiveness. He often spoke about how true reconciliation involves an inner transformation, rooted in the love and grace of God. I think of scriptures like Colossians 3:13, which says, "Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you." Willard taught that forgiveness is not about simply brushing off offenses but about experiencing the profound freedom that comes when I release my bitterness and resentment to God. It’s more than just a decision; it’s entering into a process of allowing God to heal my heart. In practicing this, I find reconciliation becomes possible, as I’m learning to see others not through their wrongs but through the lens of God's love and mercy.
So beautifully shared; may our Become New community experience the same profound freedom when they are able to release bitterness and resentment to our merciful God Thank you for your heart Be Blessed Bucky
Thank you for this replayed sermon on forgiveness. I really needed the reminder. I still struggle with forgiving those who have hurt me deeply and this strategy reminds me of how I need to approach this issue.
Forgiveness is a process we walk through with God's help - he is with you every step of your forgiveness journey. May you be blessed Bucky
Good morning ☀️ Forgiveness is amazing, letting go and leaving at God’s feet is peace. CRAFT, another easy to use tool.
Elaine thank you for sharing a part of your day with us - we are glad you found the tool CRAFT as a helpful resource - we do as well. Grateful Bucky
Love this teaching along with those featuring Dr Ev Worthington.
Glad you enjoyed it! We appreciate you joining us on our "Flashback" series Bucky
There's a huge difference between someone saying 'oh i am sorry you felt it that way or i hurt your feelings, this will only break your heart again, when someone realy is sorry and even grieves over it, there is love that (in time)can heal your heart.
Thank you for sharing Wendy - forgiveness can be a complicated journey - but we all seek freedom from the pain by laying it at the feet of our merciful God. It takes time.... Colossians 3:13, which says, "Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you." Bucky
@@BecomeNew Thank you, and yes you are right.
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And we're so blessed because we are! - Rob
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Good Morning Danielle - may you be blessed Bucky
Seems to me that, in light of “concept creep” and the rise of “victimhood culture” - which have generated a lot of illegitimate perceptions of “harm” - the message about apologizing for impact needs to be updated. In a vast number of cases, apologizing for anything more than “impact” is to concede too much to this dysfunctional cultural trend.