Unforgiveness hurts your health
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Let’s talk about the “F” word—Forgiveness. Not the curse word, but the one many people avoid because it forces us to confront hurt, abandonment, and broken trust.
Forgiveness is more than a spiritual concept; it affects your emotional, physical, and mental health. Unforgiveness can weigh on the soul, leading to sadness, anxiety, heaviness, and even physical symptoms that impact long‑term well‑being.
Watch this sermon that talks about Forgivenes and we’ll dive right in to discuss further. 👇🏿👇🏿👇🏿
The Life Church Charlotte x The “F” Word by Pastor Ty Francis
What did Jesus model regarding forgiveness?
Jesus modeled a forgiveness that frees the heart—even when no apology is given. In Pastor Ty Francis’ message, he explains how Jesus forgave Judas, restored Peter, and even prayed for His tormentors on the cross. This kind of forgiveness is not about excusing the offense; it’s about releasing yourself from bondage.
How does unforgiveness affect the soul andd physical health?
Unforgiveness creates emotional hoardedness and hurts the soul—stacking offenses, replaying pain, and carrying burdens that block joy, trust, and spiritual freedom. Studies and pastoral insight show that chronic resentment increases stress, blood pressure, and heart strain. Forgiveness, however, brings peace, lowers anxiety, and supports emotional and physical healing.
This is about life or death – living or the dead; this is a wake up call to let go of the past and forgive. I’m not saying you should forget, NOT at all; you need to be free of the hurt you felt from someone else action towards you. I heard this saying, “the person who hurt you is not think about it and it’s living rent free in your head while there sleeping like a baby not bothered by your feelings.” Don’t give them the power to have you bonded by their actions that it causes your health to decline, it’s not worth it at all. Believe me, as I type this, I’m speaking to myself, we all need boundaries in this life we’re living and that includes removing unforgiveness from our vocabulary and embracing forgiveness to set us free and learn to give grace to others.
What About You?
Have you ever felt unforgiveness affect your health or spiritual life? Or have you learned to forgive easily because you understand its power? Share your story or testimony in the comments below.