“To be a Christian means to forgive the inexcusable because God has forgiven the inexcusable in you.” — C.S. Lewis
Lewis’s words cut to the core of the Christian life: forgiveness is not optional but essential. As a young adult, you may carry wounds—betrayals by friends, family conflicts, or even self-inflicted guilt from past mistakes. The idea of forgiving what feels unforgivable can seem like an insult to your pain. Yet, Lewis reminds us that our forgiveness flows from God’s grace, which has already covered our own inexcusable sins.
This isn’t about denying the hurt or pretending it didn’t happen. It’s about recognizing that unforgiveness chains you to the past, while forgiveness sets you free to heal. In a world that glorifies holding grudges or seeking revenge, choosing forgiveness is a radical act of faith. It’s trusting that God’s justice and mercy are bigger than your wounds, and that He can redeem even the deepest betrayals. This process might take time, and that’s okay—God walks with you through every step.
As you wrestle with forgiving others or even yourself, remember the cross, where Christ bore the weight of all sin, including yours. Let His example guide you to release the burden of resentment, not because it’s easy, but because it aligns your heart with God’s. In forgiving, you reflect His love and find peace that the world cannot give. Never forget—you are loved and you are not alone.
Lewis’s words cut to the core of the Christian life: forgiveness is not optional but essential. As a young adult, you may carry wounds—betrayals by friends, family conflicts, or even self-inflicted guilt from past mistakes. The idea of forgiving what feels unforgivable can seem like an insult to your pain. Yet, Lewis reminds us that our forgiveness flows from God’s grace, which has already covered our own inexcusable sins.
This isn’t about denying the hurt or pretending it didn’t happen. It’s about recognizing that unforgiveness chains you to the past, while forgiveness sets you free to heal. In a world that glorifies holding grudges or seeking revenge, choosing forgiveness is a radical act of faith. It’s trusting that God’s justice and mercy are bigger than your wounds, and that He can redeem even the deepest betrayals. This process might take time, and that’s okay—God walks with you through every step.
As you wrestle with forgiving others or even yourself, remember the cross, where Christ bore the weight of all sin, including yours. Let His example guide you to release the burden of resentment, not because it’s easy, but because it aligns your heart with God’s. In forgiving, you reflect His love and find peace that the world cannot give. Never forget—you are loved and you are not alone.
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