Erika Kirk’s forgiveness of her husbands killer was so powerful and unbelievable that I needed to search for a deeper meaning and believe I discovered it in the story of Joseph. For, how does someone honestly forgive someone who appears to totally destroy their life in an instant without wanting something more. Let me first state that forgiveness helps not only those that are being forgiven but the one providing such “clemency” yet we are still human. I believe Joseph acts show one should forgive enough not to immediately lash out and open one’s heart to understanding but not wipe their slate totally clean. It still hurts too much to just let it all go. We must make sure that what the person did or said was not part of the base of their character. Was it something done or said in true error or is truly meant to hurt me and will they do it again if I let them back in my life?
I’ll forgive them but I also will test them. This allows the real estate in my mind to open up to other thoughts but still not fall into the same trap. They might say they’ve changed their ways but only action will proof it and therefore before I jump in the pool with them let me put my toe in the water first. The Christian tribe can be all about forgiveness but I add facts to my profile instead.