Another are in our lives where boundaries should be broken in order for growth to take place is forgiveness. In this, Im not just referring to the "Oh its alright, I guess Im not mad, so I forgive you" forgiveness, but true forgiveness, both exampled and motivated by the Father.
It is quite easy to say that we forgive someone or something, especially in the event where others are present, (of course alot more goes into that), but it takes the pushing of boundaries to be able to truly forgive someone, and it does not start out easy. It is sort of like learning how to ride a bike.
At first, one may use training wheels for an extended period of time, and they are content not to move on without them. So the second that they come off, they continue to fall until they practice long enough to get the hang of how truly riding a bike must be done.
Forgiveness can sort be just like that. You start off just saying the words, "I forgive you," and are content with that totally, not knowing the true definition of forgiveness. Then, you stretch your boundaries a ton, with endurance, wisdom, and patience, until you learn slowly how to respond with true Forgiveness, and Jesus did and does to us every time we sin.
So my challenge, stop, be patient, and start to respond with things as if your intention was to stretch the boundaries of your forgiveness.
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