There will come a point in your marriage when you end up fighting with your spouse. There may be a time when your spouse does something that may hurt you deeply and may make it difficult to trust him. It is important to realize that forgiveness is essential in any marriage.
When members of the church get married, we do so with eternity in mind. Can you imagine being married and holding a grudge for all eternity? Your marriage will not last that long if you decide to hold on to past feelings of hurt and anger.
Even if you have been wronged it is important that you forgive your spouse. It can be difficult to let go of the hurt feelings that are the result of mistakes that your spouse has made. It can be difficult to forgive harsh words that are said. However, this is a weight that you do not need to carry with you.
If you are having a difficult time forgiving your spouse, you should pray for help. You can talk to your bishop as well. The Atonement is there to help provide healing for those who have been wronged. As you pray to forgive someone you will find that the Lord will give you strength.
If you have a time when you need to seek forgiveness from your spouse, it is important to remember to complete the entire repentance process. The Atonement can help you repent, and it can help to heal your marriage as well.
If you find that your differences cannot be resolved, and you decide that a divorce is necessary, you will still need to forgive. The bitter and angry feelings that follow divorce can be difficult to deal with, but they are harmful to you and your children. Peace and strength will come from forgiveness.
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