True meaning of forgiveness....

Let me say this...My life is still not all sunshine and roses. I still struggle daily with the thoughts of addiction or the desire of addiction. But through God's grace I am able to overcome. My husband and I are stronger than ever but we had to stop trying to do it our way and put God in the center of our life. We have less money than we have ever had but God is providing. I am more thankful for what I have then what I think I need to have. I am still in the process of mending relationships that I have damaged. But I wake up everyday thanking God for all his many blessings and to walk with me each day. I take one step at a time, one hour at a time, one minute at a time. I don't know what God has planned for me but I am sure it is going to be awesome.
I challenge you today to get involved. If your church does not have a jail ministry, start one. Take bible's to the jail, visit an inmate. Send a card of encouragement. You can look on the computer and get a list of names. You would not believe what a difference this makes. It's the little things like this that mean so much. This could be a life or death situation. And for goodness sake don't judge until you have walked their journey. Be Christ like that is a commandment of God. And no matter where you are, let your life be a light to other's. Pray for people with addictions and that are broken. Invite them into your churches without judgment. This is the true meaning of forgiveness.