<p>Forgiveness isn’t easy… but it’s powerful.</p><p>In Acts 7:56–60, as Stephen was being stoned to death, he prayed, <em>“Lord, do not hold this sin against them.”</em> Even in his final moments, he chose forgiveness. And then Scripture says he <em>fell asleep</em> — he had peace while dying, because he trusted God completely.</p><p>Imagine how much more peace we could have while <em>living</em> if we gave our anger, offense, and frustration to God.</p><p>Marriage is one of the greatest classrooms for forgiveness. You’ll be tested, stretched, and challenged — but every time you choose forgiveness, you choose freedom, peace, and unity in your covenant.</p><p>🎧 Tune in to this week’s episode of <em>Healed &amp; Holy</em> as we talk about the radical power of forgiveness and what it means to practice it in marriage.</p><p>✨ Tag your spouse or a friend who needs this reminder today.</p><p>#DreamMarriage #HealedAndHolyPodcast #MarriageGodsWay #Forgiveness #BiblicalMarriage</p>

Healed and Holy

Shayla Varnado

Forgiveness That Frees: Learning from Stephen’s Last Breath

AUG 25, 202522 MIN
Healed and Holy

Forgiveness That Frees: Learning from Stephen’s Last Breath

AUG 25, 202522 MIN

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<p>Forgiveness isn’t easy… but it’s powerful.</p><p>In Acts 7:56–60, as Stephen was being stoned to death, he prayed, <em>“Lord, do not hold this sin against them.”</em> Even in his final moments, he chose forgiveness. And then Scripture says he <em>fell asleep</em> — he had peace while dying, because he trusted God completely.</p><p>Imagine how much more peace we could have while <em>living</em> if we gave our anger, offense, and frustration to God.</p><p>Marriage is one of the greatest classrooms for forgiveness. You’ll be tested, stretched, and challenged — but every time you choose forgiveness, you choose freedom, peace, and unity in your covenant.</p><p>🎧 Tune in to this week’s episode of <em>Healed &amp; Holy</em> as we talk about the radical power of forgiveness and what it means to practice it in marriage.</p><p>✨ Tag your spouse or a friend who needs this reminder today.</p><p>#DreamMarriage #HealedAndHolyPodcast #MarriageGodsWay #Forgiveness #BiblicalMarriage</p>