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Have you ever felt stuck in a cycle of offense, unable to move past hurtful words or actions? After our previous episode discussing the nature of offense, we realized we left you without practical solutions. Today, we're completing that conversation with three powerful strategies that have personally transformed our approach to handling offense.

The first strategy might surprise you: choose forgiveness whether or not the other person has asked for it. "Forgiveness is so freeing to us as individuals," Carrie explains. "If you love yourself, forgiveness is the first thing that should happen." We explore how forgiveness isn't about condoning actions but freeing yourself from emotional bondage. The second approach feels counterintuitive but incredibly liberating: what others think about you is none of your business. Grace shares a personal story about letting go of others' opinions and finding peace in not needing to defend her character. Our third strategy involves honest self-reflection: examining whether there's any truth in what offended you. Sometimes, the things that trigger us most contain kernels of truth that can lead to personal growth.

Underlying all these approaches is the fundamental understanding that our worth, acceptance, and validation should come from God, not other people. "All these voids that we're trying to fill can only be filled by God anyway," Grace reminds us. We discuss practical daily reminders, like affirmations and scripture cards, that help reinforce positive truths about our identity. These simple practices can transform how you respond to offense and criticism.

Ready to break free from the power that offense holds over you? Download our free PDF with all these tips at carrieandgrace.com, and be sure to subscribe, rate, and review this podcast to help others discover these transformative conversations. Your journey toward emotional freedom starts now!

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