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True Love Is Forgiving

Lack of forgiveness in so many relationships, especially marriage, can keep us stuck and not moving forward. Unforgiveness also affects our ability to love our husbands well.

Often forgiveness is so hard because we often confuse it with forgetting. The severity and types of offenses in marriage vary and are not always one-time occurrences. These are not easily forgotten. Yet, in marriage, we have to choose to forgive the things that may be hard to ignore - both the little and big things - to truly love our husband well.

Forgiveness is a decision that can be made in a moment, while reconciliation and building back trust is a process that takes time. We have to submit to God and allow Him to soften our hearts, clear our minds, and change our focus. A softened heart is open and willing to love our husbands despite their faults and forgive what we cannot forget. We need to clear our minds from the constant thoughts and reminders of the offense. With both our hearts and minds focused on drawing closer to God while taking all the opportunities to love our husbands better despite their faults.

What is something you may be holding onto that you need to forgive your husband for?

Prayer

God, thank you for forgiving me and always being there despite my missteps. I pray that You give me the heart and mind to forgive my husband for things I may be holding against him. And give me opportunities to gain the reconciliation and build the trust needed for me to grow in my love and care for my husband. Amen.