Forgiveness, Part 4: Forgiving In Relationship

We've been talking about forgiveness this week as it pertains to all our relationships, but today Cinthia looks at forgiveness in our primary relationships.  Forgiveness can seem particularly threatening in our closest relationships because unforgiveness can masquerade as a shield, making us think it's protecting us from deeper hurt in very vulnerable situations.  Also, while forgiving people from our past doesn't always involve restoring ongoing relationships, forgiving in our close and current relationships means learning how to deal with the issue in the present.  Sometimes we need to discuss these issues with one another, and Cinthia offers guidelines for doing this and for dealing with the emotions that can result.  Cinthia also talks about how children can learn at home to incorporate forgiveness into their relationships; don't miss her examples for how to teach and model something that can help your children's relationships for a lifetime.