When we carry deep hurts by others, when we harbor resentment,
revenge, jealousy, anger, and hateful attitudes, when we are
unwilling to give or to receive forgiveness, we are positioning
ourselves for agonizing problems and a host of potential personal
illnesses. Whereas forgiveness is a key that opens the door to
avenues of good health and a more satisfying life, unforgiveness
keeps the door locked on a self-imposed, critical, unbending,
legalistic, I-know-I'm-right outlook on life. The truth is that
forgiveness blesses the giver more than it benefits the receiver.
(from the Introduction) James Wagner maintains that the most
crippling illness we face today is a resentful, unforgiving heart
and the intentional withholding of forgiveness. In fact, he notes
that in his experience people request healing prayer to relieve
their spiritual, emotional, and mental anguish over damaged and
fractured relationships as often as they do to seek comfort for
their physical pains and limitations. Though forgiveness it is at
the very heart of the gospel, it can be difficult to "forgive and
forget" -- so how can Christians become more merciful in their
daily lives? Wagner suggests that the answer to that question can
be found by examining the paradigm of forgiveness modeled by Jesus
-- and Forgiveness: The Jesus Way provides readers with a unique
understanding of forgiveness as taught and lived by Jesus. More
than just an academic study, this book offers practical guidelines
for developing healthier relationships and improving personal
wellness by learning to give and receive true forgiveness.
Structured in twelve sessions, Forgiveness: The Jesus Way is an
excellent personal and group study resource. Each biblically rooted
session explores several facets of forgiveness, and includes
questions for stimulating discussion and reinforcing key concepts.
Recommended resources and notes for the reader to ponder are also
provided. James K. Wagner is a retired United Methodist pastor now
residing in Galloway, Ohio. In addition to serving several Ohio
congregations during four decades of active ministry, Wagner spent
nine years as the director of The Upper Room Prayer and Healing
Ministries and the executive director of the Disciplined Order of
Christ. He is the author of numerous articles and books on healing
ministry, including The Spiritual Heart of Your Health (Upper Room
Books).
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