Beyond Forgiveness:Beyond Forgiveness:

What do I do with my anger and

pain?

What do I do with my anger and

pain?

Introduction

• It's easy to talk about forgiveness….

Review…

• Forgiveness and Justice Are Independent of One Another

• Forgiveness Begins when We Call a Spade a Spade

• Remorse and Repentance Brings Mercy

Review…

• Forgiveness Is for Me as Much or More than for My Offender

• Realize, “It Could Have Been Me”

Emotional Hangover Is NORMAL

• Forgiveness Is a CHOICE

• Emotional Fallout – Natural Result of Offender’s Actions

• Choosing Forgiveness Often Does Not Resolve Pain

What to Do with Pain and Anger?

• Depart DENIAL

What to Do with Pain and Anger?

• Pour Out Feelings to God – Imprecatory Psalms

• Pour Out Feelings to God – Imprecatory Psalms

What to Do with Pain and Anger?

• Pour Out Feelings to God – Imprecatory Psalms

– Psalm 5, 109, 58 & 69

• Pour Out Feelings to God – Imprecatory Psalms

– Psalm 5, 109, 58 & 69

What to Do with Pain and Anger?

• Pour Out Feelings to God – Imprecatory Psalms

– Psalm 83:13-18 cry for justice

• Pour Out Feelings to God – Imprecatory Psalms

– Psalm 83:13-18 cry for justice

What to Do with Pain and Anger?

• Pour Out Feelings to God – Imprecatory Psalms

– Psalm of sorrow like Psalm 6

• Pour Out Feelings to God – Imprecatory Psalms

– Psalm of sorrow like Psalm 6

What to Do with Pain and Anger?

• Pour Out Feelings to God – Imprecatory Psalms

– Context – praise for the Lord. Like in 79:11-12.

• Pour Out Feelings to God – Imprecatory Psalms

– Context – praise for the Lord. Like in 79:11-12.

What to Do with Pain and Anger?

• EAGERLY Seek God’s HEALING

Conclusion

When you have done your part, give it to God.