The turn · G.R.A.C.E.

Turn your gaze toward peace

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Grieve it honestlyReceive God's forgivenessAsk & offer forgivenessCommit to repairEmbrace the new

Five movements from what hurts to the God of peace — shaped by what this check just found. Pray it slowly, out loud if you can.

Pain and distraction hold the eyes down. These five steps — anchored in the Gospel, taught by questions — turn your focus away from what hurts and toward the God who gives peace: with Himself first, and, whenever possible, with yourself and with others. Forgiveness is always possible; reconciliation, whenever it is. Your progress is kept so you can see how far you've come.

G

Grieve it honestly

R

Receive God's forgiveness

A

Ask & offer forgiveness

C

Commit to repair

E

Embrace the new

Simple enough to remember. Deep enough to walk. Yours to pass on.

Forgiveness is unilateral — it needs only you and God. Reconciliation is bilateral — it needs truth, repentance, and safety on both sides. Where there has been abuse, restored forgiveness never requires restored access. Walk those steps with a pastor or counselor.