If your parents wounded you, they are responsible for that, whether they knew what they were doing or not. But without forgiveness, the future will look no different than the past. 

Forgiving your parents is not dismissing what they did, or pretending that your wounds never happened. After all, there would be no need for forgiveness unless someone had done something wrong. So what does this forgiveness look like? 

Join Pat Morley and explore the uniqueness of biblical forgiveness. Maybe your parents are living; maybe they aren't. Maybe you have a good or civil relationship with them; maybe you don't. No matter your circumstances, let Pat guide you through the method Jesus prescribes for forgiving. It’s going to be a great day!

Reflection and Discussion

1. How have you softened toward your parents, and why?
2. What might your life be like in 10 years if you don’t forgive your parents?
3. What makes biblical forgiveness unique?
4. Did you pray and unilaterally forgive your parents? How does that make you feel? If not, what’s holding you back?