Finding Freedom Through Forgiveness

I just want to share here how much my Forgiveness Journey means to me, and in particular, The Bait of Satan by John Bevere has been incredible. I'm about to start another online class for The Bait of Satan, and I want you to feel free to join me. 
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Life throws curveballs, right? 

For years, I didn't even realize how much baggage I was carrying around from not forgiving people. Then, a few years back, some really tough stuff hit, and my world kind of fell apart. Looking back, I can see how past hurts and little annoyances were low-key messing with me, building up walls I didn't even notice. That tough time? It made all that hidden pain impossible to ignore, which sucked, but it also forced me to deal with some deep-seated stuff.

Holding onto grudges felt like I was protecting myself or getting what I deserved, but it really just kept limiting me, holding me back. Unforgiveness was starting to build a fortress around me, blocking connections and making things look negative. The tough times really put a spotlight on this for me.

Letting go wasn't a quick fix, especially after everything that happened. It was a tough but awesome journey. Really digging into why I was holding onto things made a huge difference. My head felt clearer, I wasn't constantly replaying the past, and I felt more present and, honestly, lighter. It wasn't about saying what happened was okay, but about freeing myself from all the bitterness that came out during the rough patch.

Yeah, so, starting to forgive wasn't overnight, especially after going through a rough patch. It was a mix of hard and even a bit painful sometimes, but it was definitely worth it. Facing my hurts head-on, especially because I needed to heal from the trauma, brought some real changes. The constant worrying calmed down, I wasn't so hung up on the past, and I felt more here and now, more open, and just… lighter. It wasn't about excusing what went down, but about letting go of the weight of being angry.

Along the way, this book called "The Bait of Satan" by John Bevere was a game-changer. It really dives into how getting offended traps you and how forgiveness sets you free. Bevere's writing is pretty direct and with tons of scripture, and it helped me see those hidden traps and gave me some practical steps to find freedom.

Going through the material taught me how unforgiveness works – what it does to you, how whack it can be, and how powerful it is to choose to forgive. It gave me a way to understand what I was feeling and a clear direction to go. Facing some of those truths wasn't easy, but the discomfort was worth the freedom. 

If you've been carrying around past hurts or find yourself getting easily ticked off, especially after a tough time, or by people close to you, I want to tell you that you can find freedom. Learning to forgive is one of the most important things you can do for yourself, for your own peace of mind and growth.

To dig deeper into this and what I learned from "The Bait of Satan," I've started an online Forgiveness Group. We'll use the book as our guide along with some videos and the course workbook (it's all free), go through some things together, and support each other as we all work toward freedom.

The group kicks off next Monday (5/12/25) at 7 pm. If you're ready to drop the weight of unforgiveness and feel the lightness and freedom that's waiting for you, I'd love for you to join us. It's a relaxed place to learn, share, and grow together. Reach out to me at 4given@sage7.net.

Did I mention the course was free? Yes, all of it. There's even an audio version of the book available. For free. Even if you can't join the group, I'm still willing to talk with you about maybe starting your own Forgiveness Journey. 

Forgiveness isn't always a walk in the park, but it's always worth it. Taking this step changed things for me in a big way, and I really think it could do the same for you. Come hang out with us as we explore how to find freedom through forgiveness.