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Searching for a job–and finding forgiveness
Originally appeared on spirituality.com
“Mom, Robbie just hit me,” my seven-year-old son Chris complained. Robbie then told me the same story about Chris. “Well,” I said, “it sounds like you both need to forgive each other.” Immediately they turned to each other, said, “I’m sorry!” then ran down the stairs and returned to playing as if nothing had happened.
Young children seem to have a knack for easily forgiving and quickly reestablishing a happy friendship. Unfortunately, that’s not always true for adults. Unkind words, misunderstanding, or unfair treatment, like the weeds in a neglected garden, can take over and turn into resentment, hate, or revenge.
