POISON // I was recently listening to a Focus on the Family Marriage podcast that was talking about forgiveness. They shared one of the most powerful quotes on forgiveness I think I’ve ever heard: “Unforgiveness is like drinking poison and hoping the other person will die.”

Let me share that quote again just in case you skipped over it quickly the first time: “Unforgiveness is like drinking poison and hoping the other person will die.”

GETTING STARTED // This is a tough one! If the quote above is bringing shivers down your spine or tightness in your chest it’s because it was intended for you to read right now. You may have hurt in your life and for too long have allowed another person to control your outcome, or at least your emotions and mental health. It’s time to forgive.

When you forgive someone you are not condoning, forgetting, or sweeping under the rug what happened. You also aren’t saying you trust them or that things will ever be the same. What you are doing is freeing yourself from their control and allowing for healing to breakthrough. There is freedom in forgiveness. There is healing in forgiveness. You can do this!

TO MY BOYS // “I’m so proud of you. I’m thankful every day that I get to be your dad! You are the very best parts of me. You are dearly loved by your mom and me. Now go out there and do your best.” – Dad