Gifting Forgiveness

 Let all bitterness, and wrath, and anger, and clamour, and evil speaking, be put away from you, with all malice:

And be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ's sake hath forgiven you. Ephesians 4:31-32

The gift of forgiveness while not tangible it is definitely sustainable. What do I mean by that? Choosing to gift  yourself forgiveness will free you from the burden of holding grudges, carrying bitterness, and being controlled by hatred and anger.

When you open the gift of forgiveness you will find it contains the fruit of the Spirit which is love, joy , peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, meekness, and temperance. Galatians 5:22-23 KJV

During this season of giving, don't forget to treat yourself and forgive. Take some time out for yourself and search your heart. If there is anyone from your past or present, living or dead that you've been holding a grudge against, it will be sure to surface. Our bodies and minds tend to hold on to trauma such as offense, but if we take a deep breath and relax, we become mindful of any undealt with issues. Choosing to forgive will bring healing and wholeness to your spirit, soul, and body. It resets your entire life. Once you start to make this a lifestyle, you will notice that negative occurrences tend not to linger in our conscience because the way you see people and circumstances will be viewed through a healthier emotional and mental state. When our spirits and souls are being made whole through forgiveness, our bodies will become less stressful and healthier as well.