Can you sincerely forgive those who wronged you? any true life experiences?
339511
Yes, but it took time. I caught my fiance with my best friend.. scene right out of a bad movie. They didn't even stop what they were doing to acknowledge my presence. I forgave both of them, after a long period of hurt and anger. I will never be their friends again, but I don't consciously hold a grudge or wish them ill will. Now forgetting... that is another story. I don't forget too well, and I think that's a good thing.
870204
I always forgive,I have had some very horrible things happen to me\nbut two wrongs won't make a right.
898540
Forgive but do not forget.
952729
You can forgive but you will never forget!  Trust me, I've tried.
975335
There's no "political sin" and nothing to be forgiven. If you 've been saying what you feel to be true, where is the fault? I will never apologize for my opinions or emotions because then I would only be a liar to both myself and the people I've compromised for. If you feel like you're going the wrong direction, just change it. Don't dwell on past actions with regret because ultimately they bring you to the point you want to be at (if you're lucky enough to find that point), and there's really no other way to get there.
1140547
I think so. I have such a hard time forgiving myself. I still think of things that I did or said as a little kid. And yet I can forgive whoever of whatever and almost instantly forget about it.
284356
Thank you for your apology.. I appreciate your empathy for my situation.. I can understand that you feel for my dilemma.. Unfortunately, you're unable to change it.. \n\nI have lived my entire life under the influence of "blind faith".. I've never asked "the tough questions".. I've always relied on the innocuous explanations to placate me.. I've allowed the paradigms I've been horse-collared with all my life to lead me along like a bull with a ring through his nose..\n\nIt's only within the past year I have researched and educated myself on the short-comings of the details in Christianity..\n\nAgain, thank you for your empathy.. \n\np.s. If you apologize, I have to forgive you.. DON'T I.. :-)
593889
That depends on how apologetic a person is. If a person is sincerely sorry about what he or she did, I can forgive. Many people however don't even bother to apologise. They suffer my revenge ten fold.
333257
i dont think you are ever justified just forgiven
614821
Worst thing that you could do to your family??  Directly?  Indirectly?\n\nAnything can be forgiven if the one who is guilty of the transgression toward the family goes to each one of them, sincerely apologizes, and never repeats the transgression.\n\nUnfortunately, it will be up to the individual whether or not they are willing to forgive you.  Also, just because you're forgiven doesn't mean you will be allowed back into lives.  You can forgive someone; but you, very seldom, will allow them close enough to ever hurt you again. \n\nForgiveness from anyone is not a ticket to putting a relationship back where it was before the betrayal, and it's a very thin consolation for losing the trust of family. Sorry.
1056491
i think you'll have to wait awhile...come to terms with what happened...you don't have 2 forgive someone right after they hurt you or a loved one deeply. i figure that as long as you're not out to kill them you're ok. remember God doesn't expect you to LOVE this person...he's probably angry at what they did too- and give it some time.
942826
Forgive yourself and realize you deserve better.
786622
It could be done, if a person truly regrets has he/she gets older the kind of lifestyle and attitude they had when they were younger. I don't truly believe in or trust any organized religion, but somehow I have to give a small measure of respect to them for giving tortured souls a chance to redeem themselves. Maybe these unfortunates didn't have proper guidance or the ability to find inner strength and self-respect on their own.
392886
Yes. I Love my life. When God saved me, He made me complete. I do not hate others or hold a grudge anymore. When God gets a hold of you, He does it right.
578166
The biggest mistake I ever made was getting out of the will of God, and getting out of church. I got with the wrong people. They took me out in sin, father than i wanted to go. I Thank God for bringing me back to Him, and for another chance to serve Him.
578405
When i accidentally hit my bf while flicking my hair.  Yes i was really sorry.\nWhen i spilled coffee on the counter.  Yes i was really sorry.\nWhen i have a car accident and it's my fault..yes i am really sorry.\nWhen i flipped through slides too fast for other people to follow.  I said i was sorry as i went back to let them catch up (i am a teacher and use power points)\nWhen i had to cancel a date with a friend because my bf's car was in the shop.  Not really sorry then, i really don't like that friend that much and was just as happy to skip the activity.  More of a social nicety to say it.\n\nAlso in my emotional life i do not conduct myself in a way that i have to apologise for.  I don't yell or belittle people or get drunk and throw up on people's carpet.  Most of the things i apologise for are somewhat inadvertent.
791594
Not always.  Sometimes it takes a lot of praying for me to become willing to forgive.  Best I can claim is that I keep trying.