In Be Transformed: New Life Awaits, John Robin Murphy shares a deeply personal moment when the Holy Spirit convicted him to forgive someone who had caused him great pain. It wasn’t a surface-level decision—it was a battle between the flesh’s desire for justice and the Spirit’s call to obedience. For years, John had carried the weight of unforgiveness, and with it came spiritual torment, emotional unrest, and a lack of peace. But when he chose to forgive—not because the other person deserved it, but because God asked him to—something shifted. That act of surrender brought what Romans 8:6 calls “soul peace,” a deep, abiding calm that only comes from walking in step with the Spirit.
The “Getting Unstuck” podcast echoes this truth through the story of someone who faced deep betrayal. Their decision to forgive wasn’t about excusing the offense or pretending it didn’t hurt. It was about releasing the grip that pain had on their heart. Forgiveness became the key that unlocked the door to freedom. It didn’t just change their emotions—it changed their life. They moved from bitterness to healing, from torment to peace, from being stuck in the past to stepping into the future God had for them.
Forgiveness, as taught in Be Transformed, is not optional for the believer. It’s a requirement of the law of the Spirit of life. When we forgive, we align ourselves with God’s heart. We close the door to torment and open the door to transformation. It’s not easy—but it is worth it.
🎧 Want to hear how forgiveness can set you free?
Listen to the “Getting Unstuck” podcast on Rock House Center’s website and discover how one act of obedience can change everything.