The Transformative Power of Forgiveness

I declared this promise at the start of the new year: “You can, and you will experience greater wellness in 2024.” I believe that promise is available to anyone who desires greater wellness. And there is no greater transformative power on earth than the supernatural power of forgiveness to help you experience physical, emotional, and spiritual wellness!

It is a big idea — a God idea — and yes, it is supernatural! Yet, it is also natural because it applies to every aspect of our lives. Forgiveness frees you from the harmful, energy-draining effects of resentment and bitterness.

Jesus gives us the Lord’s Prayer in Matthew 6:12 as our model to release the goodness and care of our heavenly Father: “And forgive us our debts as we forgive our debtors.” Then, in verse 15, He warns, “But if you do not forgive others their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses.” Jesus would not have told us to forgive if it weren’t possible for everyone to do so. The possibility lies not in our own strength but in the obedience of saying, “I forgive.” Those two words unleash supernatural power.

Forgiveness Will Unleash Heaven’s Best for You

Forgiveness is a transforming force — whether written or spoken. It’s a divine gift that cleanses our lives of toxic wrongdoing. The supernatural power lies in the simple phrase, “I forgive.” It’s not about forgetting, suppressing, or forcing discipline. It’s about acknowledging that forgiveness is both supernatural in nature and practical in its application.

Unforgiveness Will Entrap and Imprison You

You choose what owns you — what adds to or drains from your physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being. Forgiveness does not excuse the perpetrator; they remain accountable for their actions. However, forgiveness releases you from emotional imprisonment — from anger, bitterness, and torment. People may lie about you, steal from you, or abuse you, but your greatest power remains in the words, “I forgive.” It’s your get-out-of-jail-free card — and it costs nothing. Truly, there is no greater power on earth.

Forgiveness Releases God’s Best in Your Life

God designed creation with elimination systems — for your body and your soul. Your digestive system removes waste, your lungs expel carbon dioxide, and your immune system clears out billions of dead cells daily. Medical News reports that roughly 50 billion cells die each day in the human body, and your immune system eliminates them to sustain life. Forgiveness functions the same way — it’s essential to eliminate the toxic waste of wrongdoing to preserve emotional, physical, and spiritual wellness.

Life and Health Are Sustained by Elimination

Just as the body becomes sick if it doesn’t expel waste, the heart and mind become sick when we hold onto offense. Emotions like fear, anger, and resentment release hormones that, when sustained, disrupt cortisol balance and weaken overall health. These emotions might feel justified, but they rob your focus, energy, and joy — slowly eroding your quality of life. Forgiveness is the only power that fully frees you from this toxic cycle.

My Personal Experience

When I realized my health crisis could end through the power of forgiveness, I stopped waiting for others to make things right. I decided to make things right myself — to escape the toxicity of wrongdoing. I had been lied about, millions of dollars stolen, and my anger was hurting others. Then I remembered Jesus’ words: “Forgive me as I forgive others.” That became the key — supernatural yet deeply practical.

Here in Arizona, I named several palm trees in my yard after those who wronged me. Every time I saw one, I was reminded to forgive. I wrote letters of forgiveness to every person involved, even those whose addresses I no longer knew. The experience was liberating — I felt the weight of years of toxicity lift as I embraced forgiveness in full.

We have all been wronged — and we’ve also wronged others, intentionally or not. The words “I forgive” will release you from the destructive effects of resentment. Two words — simple, yet the most supernaturally powerful words on earth.

Thank you for allowing me to share this transformative truth with you. Yes — you can experience greater wellness in 2024.