What if I Don’t Feel Ready To Forgive? | Therapy & Theology
Channel: Official Proverbs 31 Ministries
Date: 2023-04-13

Join Lysa TerKeurst; her Licensed Professional Counselor, Jim Cress; and Proverbs 31 Ministries' Director of Theological Research, Dr. Joel Muddamalle, for conversations about how to keep moving forward in a healthy way when relationships in your life are unraveling.
 
In Episode 5, Lysa, Jim and Joel discuss the difference between forgiveness and reconciliation, debunk the myth of "forgive and forget," and show you how taking a step of forgiveness may be possible for you as soon as today.

0:00 Intro
3:11 What does the Bible say about forgiveness?
9:44 Unpacking Ephesians 4:26
14:04 Are reconciliation and forgiveness the same?
19:58 Practicing self-control
24:27 Do you want to heal?
29:57 Two parts to forgiveness
37:44 Freedom to show up messy

Related Resources:
Some say time heals all wounds ... but what if that’s not true? It’s what we do with that time that moves us forward or not. In the pages of Lysa TerKeurst’s new devotional, "You’re Going to Make It: 50 Morning and Evening Devotions to Unrush Your Mind, Uncomplicate Your Heart, and Experience Healing Today," you will receive the biblical Truth and encouragement you need when hurtful situations leave you worn out and unmotivated to spend time with God. Order your copy today: https://www.p31bookstore.com/products/youre-going-to-make-it?utm_source=ttyts3-5&utm_medium=desc&utm_campaign=YGTMI-PR

Don't forget to download your Listener Guide! This guide will help you remember and apply what you have learned, with statements to cling to and scriptures to soak in.  https://proverbs31.org/read/resource-library/resources/2023/04/13/therapy-theology-listener-guide-season-3-episode-5?utm_source=ttyts3-5&utm_medium=desc

Ready to take a personal next step in finding a Christian counselor? The American Association of Christian Counselors is a great place to find the right fit for you and your circumstances. https://www.aacc.net/

How has the "Therapy & Theology" podcast helped you personally gain a fresh, biblical perspective for what you’re facing? Tell us about it by commenting below. 

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