Thinking

It occured to me as I thought yet again why I am having such a hard time forgiving my sister-in-law for her cold treatment last time we visited, that I don't want to let go because I want her to know that she hurt me.  I decided that what I'm thinking is that she needs a consequence for her behavior or she'll never learn to stop.  Then I realized that I was usurping God's role.  He knows his children -- their instruction and their consequences are all in His hands.  Who am I to think that I am better at parenting than He?  And who am I to take over the parenting of another -- especially one already grown.  Arrogance in plenty on my part.  Forgiving does not mean letting someone off the hook.  It just means recognizing that the hook is the responsibility of Another.