25/10/2026
Today, we continued our teaching series on forgiveness, looking at its relationship with trauma, healing and our faith in Christ.
We learnt that forgiveness can sometimes be mishandled or forced on people, causing more harm than good. It must be freely chosen. It is not about suppressing anger or pretending the hurt never happened, but allowing that anger to be transformed so it no longer consumes us.
We also explored how people can experience the same painful event but respond differently, with one moving forward while another carries the pain for years. Trauma can affect us in different ways, and we considered whether forgiveness rooted in Christ can help bring genuine healing.
Jesus Himself experienced betrayal and suffering, yet He forgave. His example shows us that forgiveness is not just an idea, but something deeply connected to the pain we experience and how we respond to it.
We also looked at self forgiveness and the importance of extending grace to ourselves. Choosing to forgive does not erase what happened, but it can help us move forward rather than remain defined by the hurt.
If you are visiting Crawley or live nearby and are looking for a church, whether for one Sunday or as a place to call home, you are very welcome to join us. Our service starts at 10:30am every Sunday at Broadfield Christian Fellowship , Broadfield Community Centre, Broadfield Barton, Crawley, RH11 9BA. We would be glad to welcome you.