An Invitation to Soul Sculpting for Lent 2020

I have often heard that I should forgive others.

But I have rarely, if ever, heard how to forgive others.

Forgiveness is a skill that can be learned. This Lent I am excited to invite you to join me in learning this skill. We will walk though the 4 steps to the freedom of forgiveness.

Soul Sculpting Project #1 is Called to Forgive. But How?

To prepare for Project #1: ponder who you want to forgive this Lent. As you ponder who to forgive consider this definition.

Forgiveness is not:

• Forgetting that an offense has ever happened
• Condoning, excusing the wrong by saying, “it’s OK”
• Dismissing, calling the offense insignificant, nothing to take seriously.
• Reconciliation, which requires two people. An injured person can forgive without the offender’s involvement.
• Pardoning is a legal transaction that releases the offender from the consequences of an action. Forgiveness is a personal transaction of release.

Forgiveness is:

• When a person overcomes negative emotions, thoughts, and behaviors and replaces them with positive emotions, thoughts and behaviors towards an offender.

Added bonus: Choosing the hard work of forgiveness will pay off with numerous health and relational benefits.

I hope you will join me as we step out of the jail of unforgiveness this Lenten Season.

Our first project will be published on Friday February 28.