When Peter began to sink, Jesus immediately reached out His hand.

In this Walk On Water series episode, Bethany Joy dives into that powerful moment — and how it mirrors our own lives when we’re drowning in hurt, unforgiveness, or the weight of broken relationships.

Discover why forgiveness is less about the other person and more about your own freedom, and how grabbing hold of Jesus’s hand can pull you out of the depths into a life of hope and peace.

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Forgiveness can be one of the most gut-wrenching and healing steps we take in relationships. In this episode, Bethany shares:

• The moment Peter grabbed Jesus’s hand — and what it means for us

• Why forgiveness is for you, not just the other person

• How holding on to hurt keeps you under the water

• Practical encouragement for taking Jesus’s hand when it feels impossible

This conversation is for anyone stuck in resentment, fear, or relational pain — and ready to walk in freedom again.

0:00 - Welcome and series recap
1:28 - Peter sinks… and Jesus reaches out His hand
3:08 - How this moment mirrors our own sinking seasons
4:35 - Forgiveness as a deeply personal process
5:48 - Why forgiveness is for you, not the other person
7:02 - Trusting Jesus to lift you out of the water
8:12 - Learning from underwater seasons
8:49 - Choosing to walk above the water again
9:55 - Letting go of the false control unforgiveness offers
;10:48 - Free workbook invitation

3 Takeaways:

1. Forgiveness is about your freedom — not their worthiness.

2. Holding on to hurt keeps you under the water longer.

3. Jesus is always reaching out His hand… but you have to choose to take it.

Download your FREE Interactive Appreciation Workbook and start noticing God’s presence in your daily moments: ThriveWithBethany.com