7 Steps of Forgiveness
by Kim Johnson
7 Steps to Extending Forgiveness
- Determine exactly what happened and validate your feelings
- Acknowledge how the hurt has wounded you
- Accept that you cannot change what happened
- Realize, however, that you can move on from the situation
- Understand what forgiveness is and what it is not
- Commit to praying for the willingness to forgive
- Begin the process of letting go of the pain/forgiveness
7 A’s in Seeking Forgiveness
- Address everyone in the situation (whether it is one person or more)
- Avoid saying “if only,” “if you,” “but,” (no excuses)
- Admit specifics
- Acknowledge the impact of your actions
- Accept the consequences
- Alter your behavior going forward
- Ask – say the words and ask forgiveness
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