This is huge. I often think of forgiveness as letting go of something. But it is so much more than that. To face something and forgive something is much harder. It means facing the pain. Facing the possibility of being re-hurt. It really also means to face God and each other as we see our own depravity and need as we face the brokenness in each other.

Thank you for this encouragement to face the pain. Thank you for being honest and real.