Can you work through these four phases of forgiveness?

Do you have the power to forgive?

Friends:

I came across this in the Free Press this morning. I believe people of faith, like all people, often struggle with the issue of forgiveness. As yourself, if there is someone in your life who you need to forgive, if you can work through these four steps toward better health? Below I have listed the four phases of forgiveness. It asks, are you willing to:

Uncover the causes of your anger and recognize its impact on your health.

Decide to forgive. Recognize that it is your choice and make the commitment.

Work toward understanding, forgiveness and compassion.

Release yourself from your emotional prison and discover the freedom of forgiveness.

Source: "Forgiveness Is a Choice: A Step-by-Step Process for Resolving Anger and Restoring Hope," by Robert D. Enright (American Psychological Association, $19.95)

Is this helpful? Did the author leave something out? Let me know.

Be blessed.