The Power of Letting it Go

The Power of Letting it Go

Outline

1. Introductory comments
2. The Joseph story (overview from Genesis 30 and 37-50)
3. A story of forgiveness
   • Forgiveness "lets go" of the right to expect personal payback
   • Forgiveness "lets go" of the anger and bitterness that comes from being wronged or hurt
4. Lessons on forgiveness from Joseph
   • Forgiveness is about me, not the other person
   • Forgiveness is not forgetting or ignoring consequences
   • Forgiveness requires faith
   • Forgiveness is a journey, not a one-time decision
   • Forgiveness is ... very good!