"I heard a definition once: Happiness is health and a short memory! I wish I'd invented it, because it is very true."
— Audrey Hepburn
It has occurred to me recently that forgiveness is only truly obtained when actually practiced. We have all been at a point in our lives when we needed to forgive someone. I find that most of us do not forgive because we are afraid of what will happen if we truly let go of the fear that normally hinders us for walking and living out forgiveness. But what if we did let go and let God do what he needs to do. We were not created to walk in fear. We were created to walk in love and perfect love drives out all fear.
I am personally holding myself accountable for speaking, walking, and acting in love. To put the past behind me and not let it define me. To clearly define where I want to go and then enjoy the journey that God places before me to get there. I used to get so frustrated when I would go through difficult times. But I can honestly say I am so thankful for the process of refinement. Sometimes God must burn the impurities off of us so what is remaining he can use to bring glory to him. I know that I trust Jesus and I find myself saying that daily. I know that he will work out what needs to be worked out his way. So trust God with whatever you are going through and engross yourself in becoming dependent on him each step of the way and trust that if you take the first step in the forgiveness he will guide your next move and work it out.
