There is a bridge that most persons need to cross. Especially those with traumatic pasts. The forgiveness bridge.
More particularly, are those who hurt you in the past still haunting you? Do you get consumed with anger, rage and resentment when you think about it? Do you wish you could take revenge?
These are normal responses, and for a while, they serve as a “self-protective” shell. But there comes a time when they no longer help you because they keep you from peace and harmony.
These emotions become too heavy to carry, and it is time to let go. It is time to cross the bridge of forgiveness.
Forgiveness is a bridge between the past to the future. From darkness to light. From brokenness to wholeness. Mareli Csabai
The Courage to Cross the Bridge
Having the strength and courage to cross and say, I forgive. I am done with it…. I let go… I am finished with it. When you get to the other side of the bridge, your burden will be lighter, your heart at peace and your vision clearer.
Now you are ready to move on to healing and confidence. From a prison of pain to a journey of freedom.
Forgiveness is one of the most important steps one can take towards healing from the past. First, it helps let go of anger, hatred, shame, sadness and all emotions which are no longer serving you. Then it is time to move forward.
Christians and Forgiveness
Forgiveness is beneficial for all nations, creeds, peoples on the earth. And for Christians, forgiveness is everything. Because God in Christ forgives ours sins, we can extend that same mercy to those who have sinned against us.
When a person experiences God’s forgiveness in Christ, it is a natural response to forgive others. So Paul reminds us in Ephesians 4:31, “Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, as God in Christ forgave you”.
As Christians, the Holy Spirit helps us to forgive by shedding the love of God in our hearts (Romans 5:5). Then, when we grasp His love – “but God shows his love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us” (Romans 5:8). We accept forgiveness and give forgiveness. We can forgive because Christ forgave us.
Support to Cross the Bridge.
Are you struggling to cross the bridge? Do you need to go back, revisit the past, and cross the bridge? Don’t feel alone. Many people, including me, had to face the past before we could move on to wholeness.
Counselling is a safe space for you to return, finish what needs to be completed, and move to a life of peace and clarity.
For more information on getting help, email mentor@askmareli.com and book your session.
Blessings and love,
Mareli
