Sometimes the process of forgiving others can make it feel like God has lost patience with us. We may feel like He has “switched teams,” or that He has more time for others than He does for us - but this is a lie! Forgiveness is central to the Christian message, says Brad Hambrick, the pastor of counseling at The Summit Church. He talks about the definition of forgiveness: canceling a debt. Forgiveness is telling someone, “Christ died for what you did, and that’s enough for me.” That doesn’t mean you have to excuse any hurtful action against you, but it does give you the freedom to let go of the pain and give it to the Lord. Brad also shares practical steps you can take when you are caught in a cycle of repetitive hurts inflicted by someone close to you. Forgiveness is ultimately a process that takes time and effort.TAKEAWAYSForgiveness can take time because the person who has been hurt is often still in painThe way out of nagging and ignoring is genuine repentanceAcknowledging wrongdoing is a key first step in moving toward restorationForgiving others does not excuse their actions, but it frees you from carrying pain or anger🛠 TOOLS AND RESOURCES FROM EPISODEDonate to Counter Culture Ministries: https://bit.ly/46aQsKUMaking Sense of Forgiveness book: https://amzn.to/42tf1R5🔗 CONNECT WITH BRAD HAMBRICKWebsite: https://bradhambrick.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brad.hambrick.5Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bradhambrick/X: https://x.com/BradHambrick📢 THIS EPISODE SPONSORED BYRapid Radios (get 10% off with code TINA): https://rapidradios.com/discount/TINAEquipping The Persecuted: https://equippingthepersecuted.org/donateMasterPeace (get discounts with code TINA): https://bit.ly/CounterCultureMomTrail Life: https://blog.traillifeusa.com/lbbb-tina🔗 CONNECT WITH COUNTER CULTURE MOMhttps://linktr.ee/CounterCultureMom📺 WATCH OUR PREVIOUS SHOWShttps://theccmshow.lightcast.com/📲 GET OUR APP FREE PARENT MEDIA GUIDEhttp://bit.ly/landingpageCCM💵 SUPPORT THE MISSION2024 Recap 2025 Goals: https://bit.ly/CCM23ImpactReportMake a Tax-Deductible Donation: https://counterculturemom.com/partner/#counterculturemom #tinagriffin #bradhambrick #forgiveness #love #faith #peace #god #healing #jesus #hope #grace #life #believe #spirituality #pray #wisdom #trust #selflove #happiness #meditation #compassion #prayer #forgive #gratitude #bible #truth #spiritual #mercy #motivation #jesuschrist #christian #mentalhealth #religion #thankful #selfcare #calm #inspiration #christ #faithful #kindness #church #family #christianity #strength #gospel #freedom #repent #repentance To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.lightsource.com/donate/1655/29