Forgiving

It's been a while!  Sorry  I have been neglecting this blog lately.  I have recently been thinking about forgiveness, and have really appreciated the following quote.  As I read it again this morning, I thought about how often in our marriages we are faced with the difficult task of forgiving.  I think forgiving is one of the hardest things that we are asked to do in this life.  In marriage, it is essential to be able to forgive your spouse in order to be happy.  Holding on to hurt and anger is like inviting and embracing poison into our hearts.  Nothing good comes from staying angry or holding a grudge.  We think that we are wounding the other person, but really, we are hurting ourselves.  In marriage, you are a partnership.  Never forget that you are on the same team!!  Here's the quote I wanted to share:

 "We are not perfect.  The people around us are not perfect.  People do things that annoy, disappoint, and anger.  In this mortal life it will always be that way. Nevertheless, we must let go of our grievances.  Part of the purpose of mortality is to learn how to let go of such things.  That is the Lord's way.  Remember that heaven is filled with those who have this in common: They are forgiven.  And they forgive.  Lay your burden at the Savior's feet.  Let go of judgement.  Allow Christ's Atonement to change and heal your heart.  Love one another.  Forgive one another."  ~Dieter F. Uchtdorf