Welcome back to If Only One Overcomes! This week, we’re stepping into one of the most powerful and difficult journeys of all—forgiveness.

Forgiveness is not pretending everything is okay. It’s not minimizing your pain or giving anyone permission to hurt you again. In this episode, we explore what forgiveness really means—and what it doesn’t.

If you’ve been holding on to resentment, pain, or waiting for an apology that never came… this is your invitation to let go and choose peace.

🧡 In this episode, we cover:

• What forgiveness is—and what it is not
• Why forgiveness is not about the other person—it’s about you
• A personal story of betrayal, broken trust, and the powerful moment Katie heard God say: “You can’t heal if you won’t let go.”
• The spiritual power of forgiveness and how it sets your heart free
• A biblical perspective on forgiveness, with encouragement from Ephesians 4:31–32 and Matthew 6:14
• Five steps to begin the healing process through forgiveness:
  1. Acknowledge the Hurt
  2. Decide to Forgive
  3. Let Go of the Need for Justice
  4. Practice Self-Forgiveness
  5. Release and Reclaim Your Peace

💬 Key Takeaways:

• Forgiveness isn’t forgetting. It’s choosing peace over bitterness.
• You may never get the apology—but you can still get your healing.
• Releasing the pain doesn’t mean you lose—it means you win back your peace.
• You don’t forgive because they deserve it. You forgive because you deserve peace.

📖 Scripture References:

• Ephesians 4:31-32 – “Get rid of all bitterness, rage, and anger… Be kind and compassionate, forgiving each other, just as God forgave you.”
• Matthew 6:14 – “If you forgive others, your heavenly Father will also forgive you.”

✨ Affirmation of the Week: “I forgive—not because they deserve it, but because I deserve to be free.”

🙏 Prayer Prompt: Ask God to show you where you're still carrying the weight of unforgiveness—and to give you the courage to let go and trust Him with your healing.

🔁 Next Steps: ➡️ Share this episode with someone who’s been struggling to forgive. ➡️ Journal your own forgiveness journey using this week’s companion worksheet. ➡️ Reflect on: Where have I been waiting for someone else to give me closure? Can I give that to myself instead—with God’s help?

🕊 Remember: Forgiveness is a process. Take your time. Let God walk with you. And never forget— 💛 You are worthy of peace. 💛 You are ready for release. 💛 And with God, you can forgive and be free.

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