Forgiveness

We talk about grudges the way we talk about babies. You can hold a grudge, carry a grudge, bear a grudge, or nurse a grudge. The trouble is, when you nurse something you feed it, make it grow, and pretty soon it's full grown. Are you carrying a grudge? Why? It doesn't make sense. Why would you pick up something each day that weighs you down and carry it around with you? "But they hurt me." Yes, but by carrying a grudge you enable them to keep hurting you. Don't do that to yourself!We know we're supposed to forgive other people, but sometimes forgiving feels like we are giving up something. But if you are carrying a grudge, are you any different? Let go and let God, forgiving is letting go of the past,but if you can't deal with a cheating spouse please walk away.