Forgiveness is one of those words and action that many people reject because of the meaning they give it. It is often considered a religious act. This can be unpleasant even for those who call themselves spiritual and even worse for people who have no conscious spiritual beliefs. The sentence can also have some negative connotations. As we change our perception, we can see that the power of prayer, giving and receiving forgiveness can radically change lives.

How else can we overcome the hurts that we have done to others and those that have been done to us? We know that we cannot change what happened. This means acceptance, doesn’t it? And is forgiveness the same as unconditional acceptance? I think so.

Often times, the delay in asking for and receiving forgiveness occurs when we believe that we do not deserve to ask or that we are worthy of being forgiven. I realized that the problem is not too great to be forgiven, but our value is too low. Like us raise faithwe allow it to become the powerful engine behind prayer, the words we use become less important, and the works become more powerful.

When you come from faith, you feel more comfortable asking or saying what you feel. good for you. The other great benefit of increasing faith (and reducing fear) is that you can spend more time living and less time forgiving. As you overcome the accumulation of all those so-called unforgivable things of the past, you are left in front of the present and the Presence, which means that transformation takes place much more quickly and easily.

Recently, I felt like all unresolved issues were being presented to me to resolve, and often through prayer and forgiveness. Much of this was not about anyone else, or any alleged sinful act, but about my own self-imposed doubts and feelings of unworthiness. I realized that apologizing for doubting and worrying was a good start. And asking to correct those incorrect ideas of being unworthy was huge. When you look at them for themselves, you will see that they are the link that chains a lot of other sins, problems or hurts together. I say ‘it hurts’ because when we are not hurt we won’t ‘hurt’ as much. Only those who are suffering can hurt themselves and others. Those who love love themselves and others. As we ease the pain, we ease the hurtful things we do.

I don’t call myself a Christian, but I still feel a strong connection to the Love of Jesus and I still look inward for my direction, mentorship, and healing. So I still use prayer and the power of ‘letting go’ to ease any pain. As far as I’m concerned, there is no reason why we can’t use new age and old age, religious and non-religious remedies, rituals and cures together. Surely, if everything works for the good of all, then it has to be all of God, right?

We are often disappointed by holding on to the hurts that have been done to us or the hurts that we have done to others. Having recognized thoseso-calledbad actions we can simply throw them all on the inner Christ. As you cast them, be sure to LET IT GO. We can indicate what we are leaving aside separately or having recognized them, we can package them all and declare our release. So this is what I said:

‘I throw this heavy burden on the inner Christ. It no longer belongs to me or burdens me and I go free to fulfill my purpose and love in life. ‘ Thanks, it’s done. It took me a long time to understand that letting go of the burden allows God to shoulder it. This relieves me and lifts me higher in faith.

Being present throughout the day allows us to quickly become aware when we have an unpleasant thought, or say or do something inappropriate. We can also, out of nowhere, become aware of someone we still hold a grudge against. I have learned that when this happens, it is me, not them, who needs to ask for forgiveness, because holding a grudge in yourself is unhealthy and inappropriate. I see all this as if God revealed to me what needs to be undone and corrected. In these circumstances, I just take a few minutes to stop and say a sentence like:

I’m sorry Jane, please forgive me, thank you, I love you ‘

The basic ingredients of this prayer can be found through an ancient Hawaiian indigenous healing practice of reconciliation and forgiveness called Ho’noponopono, which means correction.

You will find that sometimes this is sufficient and you can be sure that the correction and correction has been made. Sometimes you may need to spend more time acknowledging and letting go of what you regret.

Sorry Jane, forgive me for holding on to this resentment and unpleasant thoughts. Although you said some things that were offensive, I am less than if I could not forgive. Thank you for making me a better person, I love you ‘

I remember the simplicity of it all when we focus on those powerful things that make up prayer. Recognition, forgiveness, gratitude and praise. I’m sorry, please forgive me, thank you I love you.

This prayer combines casting on the inner Christ and asking for forgiveness:

God, I’m sorry I don’t have the faith to step up and be brave. I cast this doubt, concern and unworthiness on the inner Christ and I am free to respond faithfully to my call. Thank you, I know that I have all the support I need and I stand tall and with complete faith that the development of your will through me is already being done, I love you.

I remember someone who once said, “Don’t go to bed with a curmudgeon, next to you or inside you.” How true this is. It’s a lot of hours to be in a bad mood or a grudge, right? Doesn’t it make sense to get rid of it before we go to sleep? We develop a healthy ritual of cleaning our bodies and teeth every day, often twice a day. And our mind? Surely, by spending a little time in prayer, we can ask to be forgiven and to cleanse our hearts and minds of all wrongdoing. Then everything is forgotten before we go to bed. At the same time, if there is someone we must forgive, we can ask for it and set it free as well. This way we all go to bed clean and in peace, right?

I recently found out about the grudge I held against some people 25 years ago. I had no idea it was there. When it came to light, I could see and feel a lot of unresolved pain and pain surrounding this experience that I believed hampered my life from then on. However, once I let the pain roll through me, I could see that the main damage was done by holding on to that belief and unforgiveness for all those years. Having gone through the process of forgiving them, I had to apologize for putting up with so long.

Do you remember the Lord’s Prayer? I learn this by heart as a kid and have never forgotten it, although I haven’t used it much since. Today, when I can leave religion out of the equation, I find much deeper meaning and feelings of gratitude through this ancient but simple prayer. It no longer feels like you are asking or just repeating words. It is as if he is affirming what is available to us in each moment of each day. And when you look, you will find that this is very much in tune with other rituals and prayers because it is still based on acknowledgment, forgiveness and giving, thanks and praise.

Let’s be brave and mix the old and the new, the religious and the non-religious to create wholeness, okay? As we all forgive and forgive everyone, we can all rest in absolute faith and love.