Forgiveness is something we need to give as well as receive. Join host Montez Dove and Cedricia Thomas as they discuss the peace and freedom that’s found in the act of forgiveness. In this episode, Montez and Cedricia discuss: What forgiveness entails, The importance of forgiveness, Forgiving others, Asking for forgiveness, Forgiving ourselves, and The freedom of letting go.Reference Book: Forgiving Others:The Key to Healing and Deliverance by Frank HammondBook Referral: Forgive So That You Can Be Forgiven by Bishop T. D. JakesSun Valley Community Church: What the Bible Says About ForgivenessResentment: bitter indignation (anger/annoyance provoked by what is perceived as unfair treatment) at having been treated unfairly (Google)Are You Ready To Be Coached? Brenda Steinberg: Capacity for Forgiveness: "Even if you feel you've been mistreated, it's essential to make peace with the past and channel your energy into progress. The need to "be right" or "show them" is rarely helpful for you or the people you work with. You must be willing to forgive and move on."Series of quotes stated was from Jonanthan McReynoldsSongs:A Heart That Forgives by Kevin LeVarA Heart Like Yours by Cece Winans"Unforgiveness is like drinking poison and waiting on the other person to die." - AnonymousJohns Hopkins: Forgiveness: Your Health Depends On ItForgiveness can lower the risk of heart attack, improve cholesterol levels and sleep, reduce pain, blood pressure, and levels of anxiety, depression, and stressUnforgiveness: Due to the change in heart rate from fight/flight mode, blood pressure, immune response, depression, heart disease, and diabetes can all be negative affectedPeople who hold on to grudges are more like to experience severe depression and PTSD62% of American adults say they need more forgiveness in their personal lives.Join Through the Fire Podcast on Facebook @throughthefirepodcasts and Instagram @throughthefirepodcastFor more on Cedricia Thomas, follow her on Instagram and Facebook @cedriciathomasFor more on Montez Dove, follow her on Instagram @thepoeticinsp and Facebook @MontezDove or visit thepoeticinspirations.com

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