Have you ever forgiven someone, only to feel stuck afterward ? You did the hard work of letting go, yet something still feels unfinished . Instead of peace, thoughts creep in: “What now?” “Did I make a mistake forgiving them?” “How do I move forward from here?” Or even worse—regret starts whispering: “My life would have been better if they had never hurt me.” “I wouldn’t be in this situation if they hadn’t done that.” “I wasted so much time because of them.” Sound familiar? The truth is, forgiveness is only the first step . If you don’t look to Jesus for what’s next , the enemy will drag you backward , keeping you trapped in bitterness, regret, or confusion. This is why fixing your eyes on Christ after forgiveness is crucial—He is the only one who can show you the next chapter of your life. 1. The Enemy Loves a Forgiven But Directionless Person Think about it—if you’ve forgiven but you’re still looking at the past, are you really free? It’s like finally leaving a toxic job, but instea...