A Guide To Forgiveness E-Book

Rhonda Miller

• Herausgeber: anna ruggieri
• Kategorie: Ratgeber
• Sprache: Englisch
• Veröffentlichungsjahr: 2020

Beschreibung

This workbook is about forgiveness from a biblical standpoint. This one tells us what Jesus says about it and what He did to make forgiveness happen. It answers the questions “What is forgiveness?” and “how did forgiveness begin?” It highlights people, in the bible, who received forgiveness after betrayal, murder, and more. It also addresses reconciliation, acceptance and what to do if someone will not forgive you.
There is a worksheet after each chapter to deepen our understanding of forgiveness. There is also guide to forgiveness worksheet to take us through the steps of forgiveness that God has given us through His Son, Jesus Christ.

Leseprobe

A GUIDE TO

Forgiveness

Why God Started ItWhat It Means &How To Do It

WORKBOOK

Rhonda Miller

Unless otherwise indicated, all Scripture quotations are taken from the HOLY BIBLE, NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION® Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984 by International Bible Society. Used by permission of Zondervan Publishing House. All rights reserved.

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A Guide to Forgiveness: Why God Started It, What It Is, & How to Do It Workbook

Copyright © 2018 by Rhonda Miller

Published by Vervante

224 South Main St STE 202

Springville, UT 84663

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Library of Congress Control Number: 2018908318

ISBN 978-1-948404-50-1

All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, communicated or transmitted in any form or by any means – except for brief quotations in printed reviews or articles, without prior written permission from the author. All inquiries should be made to the author.

CONTENTS

BEFORE YOU BEGIN:

On A Personal Note

Introduction

How This Workbook is Set Up

1. THE FOUNDATION

How It All Began

2. WHAT IS FORGIVENESS?

According to the Bible

3. THE UNFORGIVING SERVANT:

An Illustration of Forgiveness

4. SHARING FORGIVENESS:

Joseph Forgives His Brothers

5. THE WORST OF SINNERS:

Paul

6. FORGIVENESS AFTER FAILURE:

Peter

7. THE BURDEN:

Judas

8. A DESTRUCTIVE POWER:

Unforgiveness

9. SATAN’S SCHEME:

Condemnation

10. FORGIVENESS:

Compared to Unforgiveness

11. ACCEPTANCE

Come as You Are

12. RECONCILIATION

Jacob and Esau

13. FORGIVENESS PREVAILS:

God Continues to Forgive

14. I ADMIT- I WAS WRONG

But He Won’t Forgive Me

15. A DECISION:

Not A Feeling

16. GUIDE TO FORGIVENESS:

How Do I Actually Forgive?

17. I FORGAVE AND …

I Still Hurt

18. GOD’S PLAN OF SALVATION

How Can I Be Saved?

NOTES

ON A PERSONAL NOTE

Unforgiveness was a source of burden and struggle in my life for many years. After finally understanding more about who Jesus is and accepting God’s gift of forgiveness, I decided to accept the opportunity to forgive others. I forgave others for offenses, hurts, personal and physical violations, not keeping commitments, and much more.

As I learned to forgive others, I realized I need forgiveness. I’ve offended people too. My actions brought a burden and struggle for them, so I appreciate the love and forgiveness they have shown me. Our great God made provisions for me to accept and give forgiveness – abundantly. The power of love in forgiveness continues to release me from the heavy load of carrying offenses. The release of those offenses has made all the difference in my ability to continue my life in the plan and promises of God.

Please allow this book to be a stepping stone in your own personal journey. There are many books by outstanding authors that delve into forgiveness in more detail and depth. This book is not a comprehensive study on forgiveness. These are lessons I learned from my personal studies during my journey to forgiveness. This workbook was born out of my thoughts, feelings and lessons that I learned. Actually, I wrote this book for me. I’d like to share it with you.

INTRODUCTION

“There is no way I will ever, ever forgive him!”

“She does not deserve my forgiveness. I will never have anything more to do with her. She is dead to me.”

“No, I will not forgive you. You have made a fool out of me. I’ll get you back. You better watch yourself.”

“I’ll forgive, but I’ll never forget.”

“I cannot forgive myself for what I did. I deserve to be punished.”

“I am so ashamed of myself for what I did. My life will never be the same.”

“He really didn’t mean it. I’ll just let it go.”

These thoughts and statements come from places in our hearts and minds that are full of disappointment, rejection, trauma, grief, and more. Then there are the questions: What is forgiveness? Where does forgiveness come from? Do I have to forgive? How do I do it? What will it do for me? Does it really matter if I forgive or not? What if I don’t feel like forgiving? So many times, forgiveness is so difficult to offer to the one who damaged us, but God wants us to know that forgiveness is not based on our abilities. Forgiveness is based on His love; His love empowers us to forgive.