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I used to think I was a great forgiver. I said the right words, smiled at the right people, and convinced myself I had let it go. But at a women’s retreat years ago, the Lord revealed a deeper truth: I had not forgiven myself. That day, when I whispered through tears, “I forgive you, Holli,” something broke open. A weight lifted. Grace had a place to land.

In this episode, I am inviting you into a new perspective on forgiveness. We will unpack the lies about what forgiveness is not, the truth about what forgiveness is, and how choosing forgiveness becomes one of the bravest and most freeing decisions you will ever make.

Forgiveness is not about excusing or forgetting. It is not weakness or denial. Forgiveness is rebellion against bitterness. It is releasing yourself from the prison of offense, choosing freedom over revenge, peace over pettiness, and healing over hard-heartedness.

Most importantly, forgiveness often begins with the hardest person to forgive: ourselves.

You will hear my story, the prophetic meaning behind the Choose Forgiveness design from Threads That Heal, and practical declarations to anchor your heart when forgiveness feels hard.

✨ In this episode you will discover:

• The difference between forgiveness and reconciliation
• Why forgiving yourself is sacred, not selfish
• The prophetic picture behind the Choose Forgiveness design and olive branches
• Five declarations you can use when forgiveness feels heavy
• Reflection questions to help you identify who and what you need to release today

🕊️ Five Declarations for When Forgiveness Feels Hard

1. I choose forgiveness over bitterness.
2. I am not stuck. I am stepping into healing.
3. I release every offense and walk in peace.
4. Mercy leads my decisions and freedom follows.
5. Forgiveness is mine to give and I give it freely.

✍️ Reflection Questions

• Who are you choosing to forgive today? (God, yourself, or someone else?)
• Where have you been holding onto something that is holding you back?
• What pain are you still carrying that Jesus already carried for you?
• What shifts when you revisit those painful spots with Him instead of avoiding them?
• What does God say about you now that you have chosen forgiveness?

🔗 Resources and Links

• Grab your Choose Forgiveness merch at ThreadsThatHeal.com. Every design includes a free prophetic 8-page activation guide.
• Share this episode on Instagram and tag me @hollipeel so I can celebrate your breakthrough with you.

🕊️ Final Encouragement

Forgiveness is not a finish line. It is a doorway into your next season. You are not just letting go. You are rising up. You are not just releasing them. You are rescuing you.

Resources & Links

• Shop the collection: threadsthatheal.com
• Free resources + activations: https://threadsthatheal.com/pages/resource_vault
• Connect on Instagram: @hollipeel

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