Thank you for posting this article. I have a question I would love answered, though. What do you do when the hurt continues? In other words, its not just a hurt from the past, you have close family who still hurt you, even seem to enjoy causing you pain? At what point is enough enough? Can you forgive and yet try and limit your exposure to them, even if its your own parents?
Also, how do you forgive someone who doesn’t want it
, or ask for it,or think they have done anything that requires forgiveness. If I want forgiveness from my sins, don’t I have to repent and ask for it? God does not just grant forgiveness to everyone whether they seek it or not. So how can I do more than God can? How do I grant forgiveness without being asked for it?
**What do you do when the hurt continues?**
What does the Bible say? 70 times 7 times to forgive them.
**In other words, its not just a hurt from the past, you have close family who still hurt you, even seem to enjoy causing you pain?**
Did you see the postings from a couple people above where this continues to happen? Can you pray for them?
**At what point is enough enough?**
Only you with God’s help, can answer that question.
**Can you forgive and yet try and limit your exposure to them, even if its your own parents?**
Absolutely. After staying away for awhile — try just calling or stopping by to say “Hello” and “God bless you.”
If that works you can continue to extend your visits.
And always know, that God knows the truth in all things.