Jesus Never Said...Forgiveness Means You Have to Trust Them Again

Have you ever forgiven someone but struggled to trust them again? Maybe you've been hurt by a friend, a family member, or someone you thought you could count on. You know Jesus calls us to forgive, but does that mean everything has to go back to the way it was? On this episode of Girl Talk, Carol, Kelly, and Tricia talk about the difference between forgiveness and reconciliation, why healthy boundaries matter, and what it looks like to forgive someone who may never apologize or change. They also share personal experiences with forgiveness, including the hard work of letting go of bitterness, navigating complicated family relationships, and trusting the Lord to help us do what we can't do on our own. Because forgiveness isn't pretending something didn't happen. And it doesn't always mean restoring a relationship. But it does mean choosing to extend the grace we've received through Jesus. In this episode: The difference between forgiveness and reconciliation Why forgiving someone doesn't mean forgetting what happened How to set healthy boundaries without holding on to bitterness What to do when someone keeps hurting you Why forgiveness is sometimes a daily decision How the Holy Spirit helps us forgive when it feels impossible Scripture Mentioned: Romans 12:18 Matthew 18:15–17 Matthew 18:21–35 Luke 17:3–4 Resources Mentioned: Boundaries by Dr. Henry Cloud and Dr. John Townsend Forgiving What You Can't Forget by Lysa TerKeurst