THE WAY OF HAPPINESS -Conclusion of Forgiveness

FORGIVE YOURSELF. Self-forgiveness can be "the most difficult to achieve," yet "the most important to health"-mental and physical-according to your physician-according to the journal Disability & Rehabilitation.  What can help you to forgive yourself?

* Do not expect perfection from yourself, but realistically accept that you -like all of us-will make mistakes. -Ecclesiastes 7:20.

* Learn from your errors so that you will be less likely to repeat them

* Be patients with yourself; some personality flaws and bad habits may not go away overnight. - Ephesians 4:23, 24

* Associations with friends are encouraging, positive, and kind but who will also be honest  with you. -Proverbs 13:20

* If you hurt someone, take responsibility for it and be quick to apologize.  When you make peace, you will gain inner peace. -Matthew 5:23, 24, 

BIBLE PRINCIPLES THAT REALLY WORK!

After studying the Bible, Patricia, quoted at the outset, learn to forgive. "I feel liberated from the anger that poisoned my life," she wrote.  "I no longer suffer and I don't make others suffer.   Bible principles confirm that God loves us and wants the best for us."

 A man named Ron said:  "I could not control the thoughts and actions of others.  But I could control my own. If I wanted peace, I had to let go of resentment.  I began to view peace and resentment as north and south.  I could not be in both places at the same time. I now have a good conscience." 

KEY POINTS 

"Continue putting up with one another and forgiving one another freely. -Colossians 3:13.

Forgiveness leads to . . .

* Healthier relationships and inner peace

* Less anxiety, hostility, stress

* Improved physical, mental, and spiritual health

Next time: THE WAY OF HAPPINESS - Purpose in  Life

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