Only reckless confidence in a Source greater than ourselves can empower us to forgive the woulds inflicted by others

Only reckless confidence in a Source greater than ourselves can empower us to forgive the woulds inflicted by others

Brennan Manning, a well-known author and speaker in the Christian community, often spoke about the power of forgiveness and the importance of relying on a higher power to find the strength to forgive others. In his book "The Ragamuffin Gospel," Manning emphasizes the idea that only through a reckless confidence in a Source greater than ourselves can we truly let go of the wounds inflicted by others.

Manning believed that forgiveness is not something that can be achieved through our own willpower or strength alone. It requires a deep trust in a higher power, a belief that there is a force beyond ourselves that can help us overcome the pain and hurt caused by others. This reckless confidence in a Source greater than ourselves is what empowers us to let go of resentment, anger, and bitterness, and to extend grace and forgiveness to those who have wronged us.

Manning's own life was marked by struggles with addiction, brokenness, and a deep sense of unworthiness. He understood firsthand the difficulty of forgiving others and the power of grace to transform even the most broken and wounded hearts. Through his own experiences, Manning came to believe that true forgiveness is not about forgetting or excusing the wrongs done to us, but about releasing the hold that those wrongs have on our hearts and souls.

For Manning, forgiveness was not just a moral obligation or a sign of weakness, but a radical act of love and liberation. It is through forgiving others that we free ourselves from the burden of carrying around anger and resentment, and open ourselves up to the healing power of grace and mercy. Only by trusting in a Source greater than ourselves, by surrendering our pride and ego, can we find the strength and courage to forgive those who have wounded us.