This brings up a question I have had. I too am harboring hatred toward someone from my past. But here's the thing, she was never repentant. If she had profusely apologized for causing the pain and agony that her actions caused, I would have forgiven her.
My question is this, do we have to forgive someone who is not sorry? She may be sorry now, but I wouldn't know it. I have not seen her since that time.
Eileen
As difficult as it is ......Yes you must forgive her!
Didn't Jesus forgive us before we asked for forgiveness?
I now look at those that hurt me as a teacher sent by God. They were caused to be ugly to me that I may learn compassion etc. As I have been ugly to others also. Father God...Forgive us our sins, as we forgive others who have sined against us. Do unto Others, as you would have done unto You.
In Gods hindsight what ever was ugly coming at me from another, was a mirror to myself/Beast.
And most disagreements with people are largely based on theory & assumptions, not on facts.
Haven't you ever done something without any malice, and have some people respond like you slapped them in the face, or just killed their dog?
Oh God what is man that your are Mindful of Us?
However hurtful she was to you, you have been molded and fashioned more into the image of God by it!
In a funny way, she did you a favor...(But the credit goes to God)
Peace My Sister,
Brenda