Forgiving a deep hurt sometimes requires the help of God to give us the courage, the strength, the will to let go of the anger, the bitterness, the shame.

So how do we ask for God’s help to let go of a deep hurt?

Acknowledge the pain. Own the emotion(s) you are feeling. Ask for God’s help to let it go.

Be honest. Be specific. Tell God exactly what pain you need to let go of.

“Because forgiveness is like this: a room can be dank because you have closed the windows, you’ve closed the curtains. But the sun is shining outside, and the air is fresh outside. In order to get that fresh air, you have to get up and open the window and draw the curtains apart.” Desmond Tutu

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