Marriage Course - September 19, 2012

Day 33 - The Healing Process - Forgive

Marriage

Forgiveness IS essential and one of the greatest forces for healing In a marriage Degrees of difficulty in forgiving
o Jesus on the cross of those who crucified him
o Small Issues, e.g. husband or wife forqeting to do something or making you late
o Big issues, e.g. unfaithfulness

Forgiveness, is first and foremost, a choice, not a feeling
• Question is not, "Do we feel like forgiving?
• Question IS, "Will we forgive? Will we let go of our self-pity / demand for justice / desire to retaliate?"

Question:What does forgiveness mean to you? Have you been forgiven, or had to forgive someone recently? Do you find it easy, or hard to forgive?

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  • we can become highly selective in our listening
  • most of us take listening for granted, yet it is possible to close OUR ears
  • listening has the power to make our husband or wife feel loved and valued
  • one of the most important skills to learn for a strong marriage
  • the Bible places great value on listening effectively

How do you feel when you are listened to?  How do you feel when you are not listened to?  To whom would you go if you needed a listening ear? What makes that person a good listener?