Forgiveness

I have been struggling with what forgiveness really means. I was gonna talk to the pastor on Sunday about it but I didn't. I ended up talking to my Aunt last night on the phone for like 2 hours. She is very Christian and I just asked her what her thoughts were on what true forgiveness means. As I was struggling with forgiveness I wondered if it meant to continue to have that person in your life even if they treat you poorly. My aunt said no... that is not forgiveness. I listened as you talked and all of a sudden a light bulb went on in my head. She told me that I can forgive my sister but I never have to tell her that. That forgiveness is letting go of the anger and hurt so that your peaceful. It also means that I can choose not to be exposed to abusive behavior. I explained to my aunt that I am trying to do that but every time I turn around there is someone saying something about what she has said. So I think no contact with anyone in my family and her is the best way for me to get past this. After I hung up with her I felt alot better. She also had a quote for me "being a Christian does not mean your a doormat". That is a great quote because I am always trying to do the right things and sometimes I sacrifice my feelings. So I am learning little by little to let go of the anger that I have for her in hopes that sometime I will forgive her. I don't know what the future holds for us but that is up to God! I just know that the peacefulness I feel today I want to hang on to. It is much better than anger.
Moving on and healing is my motto.

It is gorgeous out today! I hope everyone enjoys their day!