Practice forgiveness and grace towards your partner from "summary" of Love and War by John Eldredge,Stasi Eldredge
The way forward is not to pretend that nothing has happened, or that it doesn't matter. It does matter. But we must remember that we, too, stand in need of grace. We, too, have been forgiven much. We must extend to one another the same forgiveness and grace that we have received. This is not easy. It requires courage and humility. It means setting aside our pride and choosing to love even when we don't feel like it. Forgiveness is a gift we give to ourselves as well as to our partner. It frees us from the burden of bitterness and resentment. It allows us to move forward in our relationship with a clean slate. It opens the door to healing and restoration. It is an act of love that requires sacrifice and commitment. It is a choice we must make again and again, every day. Grace is the oil that keeps the engine of our relationship running smoothly. It is the glue that holds us together when everything else is falling apart. It is the gift that keeps on giving, no matter how many times we mess up. It is the foundation of our love, the bedrock of our commitment. It is what sustains us through the rough times and carries us through to the other side. So let us practice forgiveness and grace towards one another, not because we deserve it, but because we need it. Let us choose love over hate, kindness over cruelty, compassion over judgment. Let us be quick to forgive and slow to anger. Let us be gentle with one another, patient and understanding. Let us build each other up, rather than tear each other down. In the end, it is love that will see us through. Love that will carry us over the rough patches and bring us safely home. Love that will bind us together in a bond that cannot be broken. Love that will endure all things, bear all things, believe all things, hope all things. Love that will never fail.
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