I am happy to report that FINALLY at Love 5 I can say I do not do this. Lol
I have never been one to harbor a grudge. It is a good thing mostly but makes me far to trusting in many situations. It also doesn't make for good consistent discipline. I can rarely stick to my guns for an overshot punishment. (i.e. No computer for three days!) Oh well. Can't have it all.
Did I willingly and graciously forgive my child when he repented of wrongdoing , or am I harboring anger, bitterness, or pride?
"Put on then, as God's chosen ones, holy and beloved, compassion, kindness, humility, meekness, and patience, bearing with one another and, if one has a complaint against another, forgiving each other; as the Lord has forgiven you, so you must also forgive."
Colossians 3:12-13 ESV
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I think I'm pretty good at forgiving my kids. They have learned that the lame "I'm sorry" doesn't fly though and have gotten good at recognizing what they did wrong. Like you, I don't always follow through on punishment.Not good and it makes my husband nuts. I think the thing with holding a grudge is that it takes too much energy and gets boring. I would love to say it's because I am kind and forgiving but I think the truth for me, is I just lose interest.
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