A young woman was in love. She had met a wonderful man, and they were planning to get married. She was so happy, and she couldn’t wait to spend the rest of her life with him.
But then, the man cheated on her. She was devastated. She didn’t know what to do. She loved him, but she couldn’t forgive him for what he had done.
She went to her pastor for help. He told her that she needed to forgive the man. He said that love is patient, love is kind, and it does not keep a record of wrongs.
The young woman didn’t want to forgive the man. She was angry and hurt. But she knew that her pastor was right. She knew that she needed to forgive him in order to move on with her life.
It wasn’t easy. She had to pray about it every day. But eventually, she was able to forgive the man. She realized that holding on to anger and bitterness was only hurting her.
Forgiving the man was one of the hardest things she had ever done. But it was also one of the most rewarding. It allowed her to let go of the pain and move on with her life.
This story is an inspiration to us all. It shows us that love is more than just a feeling. It is a choice. We can choose to love even when it is hard. And when we do, we are blessed.
“Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres.”
1 Corinthians 13:4-7