COUPLES
Forgiveness
Do you find it hard to ask for forgiveness? Is it harder to admit you are wrong to some people than others? Why?
How do you respond when you are hurt or wronged by someone?
When a relationship lacks forgiveness, couples may ‘debt collect’ or accumulate an account of grievances. Do we do that?
Is there anything I need to forgive you for that I may not even be aware of?
Is there anyone in my life that you think I need to forgive and have harbored bitterness toward?
Unforgiveness leads to bitterness; bitterness in the marriage relationship can be especially painful and damaging. On a scale of 1-10, how at risk do you think we are from the damage of unforgiveness?
Do you see anywhere in my life that I need to ask God’s forgiveness for?
What actions can we take to make sure that give and receive forgiveness generously without bitterness?
