In Chapter 12 (“Buried Under Rocks of Regret- When the Person You Need to Forgive is You”) of How to Forgive, June Hunt states that, surprisingly, forgiving ourselves is not always easy to do. It may even be more difficult than forgiving others. Ms. Hunt uses the powerful acrostic F-O-R-G-I-V-E-N to help you deal positively […]
As June Hunt concludes Chapter 11 of How to Forgive, she discusses the faith factor as it relates to dealing with suffering. Ms. Hunt states that whether we succeed in turning blame and bitterness into healing and hope “depends on our willingness to exercise our faith in God, to trust Him, even when we must […]
“Holding God responsible for our pain is as unproductive as it is unwise.”- June Hunt June Hunt begins Chapter 11 (“Blindsided by a God-sized Boulder: ‘Oh God, How Could You Do This?’ “) of How to Forgive by noting that the vast majority of wounded people don’t allow their bitterness to consume them. However, many […]
“Prayer redirects our hearts- we focus on the need instead of the fault.”- June Hunt “Love your enemies, bless those who curse you, do good to those who hate you, and pray for those who spitefully use you and persecute you.”- Matthew 5:44 (NKJV) In Chapter 10 (“Breaking the Power of Your Pelter- Praying for […]
June Hunt concludes Chapter 9 of How to Forgive by focusing on three points illustrating that forgiveness is not enablement. Ms. Hunt stresses that there isn’t anything noble or godly about giving irresponsible people additional opportunities to take advantage of you. Furthermore, God assuredly doesn’t want you to facilitate others’ irresponsible behaviors. 1. Enablement means […]
As June Hunt continues Chapter 9 of How to Forgive, she offers a reconciliation roadmap telling us what will be required for the journey as well as what healthy, appropriate reconciliation looks like. Ms. Hunt lists four provisions the offended need for the trip. 1. Genuine forgiveness. Ms. Hunt states reconciliation never will be successful […]
In Chapter 9 (“Steering Clear of Stone-Throwers: Forgiveness Is One Thing, Reconciliation Is Another”) of How to Forgive, June Hunt explores the topic of forgiveness vs. reconciliation. Ms. Hunt states that reconciliation after an offense is the ideal goal to strive for. However, the differences between forgiveness and reconciliation are numerous. Of the seven differences […]
“O death, where is your victory? O death, where is your sting? The sting of death is sin, and the power of sin is the law. But thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.”- 1 Corinthians 15:55-57 “I’m not interested in having an orchestra sound like itself. I […]
Today June Hunt discusses the prerequisites for restored relationships as part of the fourth stage of forgiveness. Stage Four: Find Oneness. In his book A Minute of Margin, author and physician Richard Swenson said: “It is not revenge that heals. It is not litigation, or time, or distance that heals. It is forgiveness and- when […]
“To err is human, to blame it on someone else is more human.”- Unknown June Hunt continues her presentation (Chapter 8, How to Forgive) of the four stages of forgiveness by discussing stages two and three. Stage Two: Feel the Offense. We may respond to unjust treatment with anger, outrage or even hatred. Ms. Hunt […]
“There is a remedy for the poisonous rocks of resentment in our lives. This healing remedy involves the four stages of forgiveness- stages that banish bitterness- with all its toxic effects- once and for all.”- June Hunt As June Hunt continues Chapter 8 of How to Forgive, she states that cobalt can become a lustrous […]
“When the offense is severe, forgiveness does not happen easily. Real forgiveness is a slow, difficult, painful process.”- June Hunt In Chapter 8 (“Rocks Aren’t Removed Overnight- The Four Stages of Forgiveness”) of How to Forgive, June Hunt states that while forgiveness ultimately is freeing, typically forgiveness is not fast. Boulders of bitterness cannot be […]