The 12 steps to true happiness

2. Forgive others who have wronged you.

Forgiving ourselves is one thing, but when we have to forgive someone who hurt us, it’s something very different! Forgiving doesn’t mean that the offense didn’t matter. It simply means you’re choosing to pursue healing instead of revenge. God has forgiven you freely and then He calls you to extend that same forgiveness to others. Forgiving doesn’t mean you have to instantly trust them again, because trust has to be earned and rebuilt over time, but forgiveness is the first step in making trust possible again. It’s also a huge step towards letting go of a life of pain and bitterness and making room for more happiness.