It is really hard to forgive my father. In terms of family hierarchy, he is at the top, the one who leads us. Can I forgive someone who is higher than I am in the family hierarchy? It seems that I am putting him down if I forgive him.
When you forgive, you are not “putting down” your father. Forgiveness is not a condemnation of people. Yes, it is an acknowledgment that the other has done wrong, but with an eye toward the truth that this person, despite the unjust behavior, has inherent worth. So, please first try to see that as you forgive, you are not condemning your father for unjust behavior. You are standing in the truth that your father, at times, has acted unjustly, but these behaviors do not ultimately define who your father is.
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