Heal My Life: Learn how Forgiveness treats Paranoia

In the process of forgiving, what do we let go of? And what do we receive because of it?

More than you might imagine.

If we look at forgiveness as giving up the right to attack or to get revenge upon the one who hurt or is hurting us, then it is a step into apparent vulnerability.

Part of us - let us call it the Head - wants control and the feeling of being in control - a sense of being powerful.

In forgiveness Head stops trying to feel powerful and chooses to be loving This means letting go of power and no longer seeing the other as an enemy.

Notice how that is a step away from paranoia.

In the world of spiritual principles, I find that as I let go of revenge (puts down the weapons of retaliation), then my spirit experiences true safety. God is now able to defend me.

Paradoxically, our spirit discovers true protection and less vulnerability, in the state of forgiveness than in the state of hate.

Here is one example of how as one dies to one's self - the Head Self - one experiences true life. As one experiences the safety, peace, and love and letting go of hate and revenge, one is learning to trust the deeper truths of the spirit.

One is, in effect, trusting and accessing the power of love and God as one's shield. One is really drawing nearer to the love source of creation and finding safety in one's connection to your source.

In that state, there is less fear because perfect love casts out fear. Why would I be afraid of you if I know I am safe in the arms of theeverlasting God?

In my life, learning this was a big step toward opening my heart to love, life, and God. It helped me move away from my earthly father's drive to trust the head and associated paranoia toward my heavenly father's kingdom principles.

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