Drop the Stone: The Freedom Found in Forgiveness

There’s a silent weight many of us carry—a heaviness we don’t always recognize. It doesn’t come from our workload, our to-do list, or even our circumstances. It comes from unforgiveness.

In this powerful episode of Elevate, Jen Smith challenges us to look closely at what might really be blocking our abundance, our joy, and even our peace. It’s not a lack of effort. It’s not a flawed vision board. It might just be the stone you’re holding—the one meant for someone who hurt you.

You know the one. The grudge. The resentment. That tightness in your chest when their name comes up. The moment you felt wronged, disappointed, or misunderstood. And maybe you’ve normalized it. Maybe it even feels justified.

But here’s the truth Jen unpacks: you can’t walk into your God-given breakthrough while clinging to the weight of someone else’s sin. When we hold on to offense, we block the very blessings we’re asking God for. Our spirits get clogged. Our energy drains. And abundance—emotional, spiritual, even material—gets stuck behind a dam we unknowingly built.

The shift happens when you realize: forgiveness isn’t about letting someone else off the hook. It’s about letting yourself off the hook.

Let’s be honest—none of us are perfect. We’ve all gossiped when we called it “venting.” We’ve all been quick to judge, slow to understand. And when you start seeing yourself in the flaws of others, that judgment begins to melt into compassion. That’s when forgiveness enters the room.

And it’s not weak. It’s not saying the hurt was okay. It doesn’t mean inviting toxic people back into your life or ignoring healthy boundaries. Forgiveness is strong. It’s powerful. It’s saying, “I release this, not because you deserve it, but because I deserve peace.”

As Jen says, it’s not a feeling—it’s a launch button. The very thing you’re praying for might be waiting on the other side of your willingness to let go.

So what are you holding today? A stone meant for someone else? A grudge that’s been sitting in your spirit too long?

Maybe it’s time to drop it. Maybe it’s time to stop throwing stones from a self-appointed throne—and instead, walk in the grace that sets both of you free.

Because when you let go, God pours in.
Peace.
Joy.
Clarity.
Abundance.
All the things you’ve been chasing begin to chase you.

That’s the power of forgiveness.