By Gena Barnhill @BarnhillGena Have you ever found yourself thinking or saying, “I don’t feel like forgiving that person”? I know I have. I erroneously believed the people who offended me needed to demonstrate remorse or fix the situation before I would forgive them. They didn’t deserve my forgiveness until they set things right. I […]

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When I Don’t Feel Like Forgiving

Kneeling at the cross for help to feel like forgiving

By Gena Barnhill @BarnhillGena Lie: I can’t forgive those who hurt me. Truth: I can forgive because Christ has forgiven me (Ephesians 4:32). Are you familiar with the inspiring story of Corrie ten Boom? Corrie’s incredible journey of forgiveness is a compelling reminder of the transformative power of God’s grace. It empowers us to forgive, […]

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I Can’t Forgive Those Who Hurt Me

Man with a serious facial expression and raised arm is looking out a window through the blinds and thinking he can't forgive those who hurt him.

By Gena Barnhill @BarnhillGena The Lie: God will not forgive me for falling into temptation. The Truth: God promises to forgive me when I confess my mistakes (Romans 8:1; 1 John 1:9). The false belief God will not forgive me for past mistakes and failures is a devastating lie from the enemy designed to separate […]

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How to Reject the Lie God Will Not Forgive Me

Woman with a white scarf placed under her tear-filled eyes giving the impression of sadness or shame and believing God will not forgive me