Let It Go

Hey girl, hey!

Welcome back, y'all. We’re rounding out season 7 with some important topics to explore, especially during the holidays (namely, grace and forgiveness). But first, we have to talk to about how we’ve been and what we’re loving and/or leaving. In this week’s "Love It or Leave It" segment, I have a superior alternative to the uber-popular Stanley tumbler for all our girls who want to stay hydrated and save a little coin. And Tennille is looking for a change this season with a personal “leave it” this week. Any guesses?

While the holiday season is filled with love and connection, it's also a time when unresolved feelings can surface. This week, we explore why grace and forgiveness are essential, how they bring healing in relationships, and ways to practice forgiveness –especially self-forgiveness. Welcome to Season 7: Episode 9 – "Let It Go."

We set the table around a guiding passage from Ephesians 4:32 that says: “And be kind to one another, tender-hearted, forgiving one another, even as God in Christ forgave you." From there we dig into conversation, discussing whether we find it easy to forgive, and unpacking just how we’ve forgiven ourselves and others. Ephesians 4:32 calls us to forgive as God in Christ forgave us. The last part was especially heavy for us to consider. We pull from the wisdom in Matthew 18:21-22 and discuss the challenge and importance of forgiveness without reconciliation. It's tough, but we've got strategies and mindset shifts that have helped us do this.

Our closing prayer this week honors the grace and forgiveness God has extended to us all. We seek strength to embody kindness and forgiveness in our relationships, especially during times of more connection and gatherings with those we may have been estranged from. And we reflect on Ephesians 4:32, understanding that forgiveness is a powerful calling, even when it's not easy.

We close, as always, with our weekly practice. This week, we commit to practicing 'Daily Forgiveness Moments.' Take a few minutes each day to engage in this practice and experience the healing power of forgiveness. Set a specific time, reflect on a siuation that requires your grace, visualize releasing bitterness, and offer up forgiveness. Try using gratitude reminders, breathing exercises, positive affirmations, and journaling to enhance your forgiveness moments.

Again, thank you all for being on this journey with us. Your comments and feedback make this podcast so worthwhile, and we're grateful for you. As we navigate the transformative power of grace and forgiveness, may this episode bring healing and light to your life.

Love, Maaden