I’m fairly certain this video will offend someone, so I’ll apologize in advance. Make note: “I’m sorry”. I’m also being sarcastic, but that’s par for the course with me. You may not be aware of this yet, but this post is about forgiveness.
Actually, it’s about the funny side of forgiveness – if there is one.
Forgiveness is paramount in our Christian walk, plus it just makes life easier.
Before you view this HILARIOUS forgiveness video, remember everyone at one time or another has felt this way – even you, I’ll bet.
I think that’s why this song is so popular (and funny).
Christianity is not about fakery, but the truth. The truth is: it’s hard to forgive sometimes. Don’t believe me? Just ask the Psalmist King David!
Check him out in Psalm 137:7-8:
7 Our Lord, punish the Edomites!
Because the day Jerusalem fell,
they shouted,
“Completely destroy the city!
Tear down every building!”
8 Babylon, you are doomed!
I pray the Lord’s blessings
on anyone who punishes you
for what you did to us.
9 May the Lord bless everyone
who beats your children
against the rocks!
Girl, we all feel like “GET HIM GOD!!!!” at one time or another. Ok… often. We feel that way often.
When someone hurts us or the ones we love, our first emotion isn’t happiness, and our first instinct isn’t about forgiveness.
At least not me.
Ride with me during rush hour traffic and you’ll witness me working hard (VERY HARD!) to keep my heart clean during the evening commute home. Ha!
The thing about forgiveness…
The key to this whole forgiveness thing, Christian woman, is to allow God to heal your hurts while you trust Him with the outcome.
It’s essential for me to remember that forgiveness is not just a one-time decision but a continual process, one that requires my patience and openness to God’s transformative power.
As I navigate my pain, I try to lean into prayer and seek God’s guidance, inviting Him into my journey of healing.
I attempt to trust that He has a plan for my life that goes beyond my current struggles. Through surrendering my wounds to Him, I am opening the door for renewed hope and peace.
I endeavor to embrace the belief that, ultimately, His grace will lead me to a place of emotional freedom and restoration that I may not yet fully comprehend, but can surely anticipate.
It’s hard, but you have to do it or at least try like I do. I’m not perfect.
But, I know this about forgiveness: you cannot remain in bitterness. You just can’t!
The quickest way is to do what Jesus did. I wrote about that here.
Yes, you will feel wounded (because you will be) and you may even wish a flower pot would fall on someone’s head but don’t camp out in “Camp Bitterness.” Don’t let anger stand there.
Clue: this dude gave it all away in the first verse!
Do the work to let it go!
Bitterness is usually what develops when you don’t stay under a good church with teaching, growth, accountability, and support.
When you listen to this humorous forgiveness song, the first line you’ll hear is “I haven’t been to church in a while...”
And there it is.
Stay your hiney in church and stay in fellowship with the Lord.
Church is like a necessary vitamin supplement – only it’s a spiritual one, I guess. It will nourish you, strengthen you, and give you exactly what you need to live this Christian life strong and long!
Now, click the video and enjoy a giggle. If you can’t see it, click here.
Enjoy the laugh, but strive to release your anger, forgive others as you have been forgiven.
Three practical ways to forgive are to first, acknowledge the hurt and pain that you have experienced, allowing yourself to feel those emotions without judgment.
Next, try to empathize with the person who has wronged you; understanding their perspective can often help soften feelings of resentment.
It is so hard to do when you’re mad. I know because I can’t. However, when I cool off, I find it easier to view things from their perspective.
That’s the thing about forgiveness, you really have to calm down first..
Lastly, choose to let go of the anger and bitterness associated with the event, perhaps by writing a letter that you don’t send, or by practicing mindfulness and focusing on the positive aspects of your life, ultimately freeing yourself from the emotional weight of past grievances.
this did bring a laugh :) and I also thought of two people in my life that are really struggling with bitterness and depression over someone who has hurt them – praying for them tonight….