What is your motivation for not forgiving your family? In the past several weeks, how often have you felt down, depressed, or hopeless?
Do you blame yourself for the dysfunction and addictions that have become prevalent in your own life?
”While speaking with Peter, Jesus reminds us to forgive plentifully even beyond what man may see as extreme. “At that point, Peter got up the nerve to ask, “Master, how many times do I forgive a brother or sister who hurts me? Seven?”
Jesus replied, “Seven! Hardly. Try seventy times seven” (Matthew 18:21-22, MSG). Leon’s problem is severe and the severity has overwhelmed his day-to-day activities. Leon must forgive the ones that have hurt him, understanding that forgiveness is more about him and less about the people who raised the pain.
What were the best things about how you were parented when you were a child?
What were the worst things about how you were parented? When do you feel most guilty as a parent?
When do you feel proud as a parent? What are the things that make you angriest/most frustrated in dealing with family? What makes you the most relaxed?
