Forgiving the Unforgivable

What is unforgivable? Well, when we’re strictly talking about one human being to another…nothing really. Then, why is forgiveness such a hot button issue? We struggle to forgive because we feel like the other person doesn’t “deserve” our forgiveness. Perhaps it seems like letting them off the hook, scot-free. Some crimes are so heinous, it truly takes the grace of God to give them over to Him. That is truly what forgiveness is. True forgiveness is handing the offense over to God, to allow Him to deal with it in His way and in His time. But what about the repeat offender? The one who hurts us over and over and over again. If confronted, they are full of justifications and excuses and half the time they turn it around to being our fault in the end. As tough as it can be, the formula is the same. It just might need to be done with much more frequency! After all, I can’t change anyone’s heart, nor is it my job to enact justice or revenge. I can’t control if someone chooses to knock me down, but I can control my response. Will I stay down and wallow in unforgiveness and bitterness — or will I choose the path of peace and joy?!