Your spouse knows you better than anyone, so when an argument occurs, words can cut deep and cause excruciating pain. The wounds will worsen if you let your anger turn into bitterness. In this video, Brenen and Morgan Beeler explain why these emotions are so dangerous. Resentment can rot your mind and soul from the inside, but you can overcome this trap if you‘ll follow our Savior’s example while on the cross. He was beaten, tortured, and crucified, and He had every reason to be angry. Yet, he did something truly remarkable. This example is expanded in the devotion titled “Finding the Strength to Forgive” in Dr. James and Shirley Dobson’s book, Night Light for Couples.

Forgiveness plays a pivotal role in healing our hearts by acting as a soothing balm for the wounds inflicted by others. When we hold onto grudges and resentment, our hearts become shackled by pain and bitterness. In this video, Brenen and Morgan Beeler explain that forgiveness is crucial for restoration, as it liberates us from the chains of the past and opens up our capacity to love, trust, and build healthier relationships.

It is often more difficult to forgive those who are closest to us. When someone whom we trust and care for deeply hurts us, it can leave wounds that are slow to heal. In this video, Brenen and Morgan Beeler explain that it’s essential to keep our focus on Jesus and ask Him to help us to forgive. By looking to Him as our ultimate source of love and guidance, we can find the strength and grace to let go of our grievances and forgive, even when it seems impossible.