Forgiveness: The Freedom to Let Go
This is just a beautiful reminder to all of us. May the Lord will touch
our hearts as we read and meditate upon His Words.
When you forgive someone do
you feel like you're letting them off the hook? Do you feel like you're making
an excuse for their behavior? Contrary to what we may think, forgiveness isn't
any of these things. It's not saying that what's wrong is okay. It's not
forgetting hurt feelings. Forgiveness is extending grace. It's commanded by
God, and it's something you can do for others . . . and for yourself.
Notice the word "give" in "forgive." When you
forgive, you give someone a gift − you waive a penalty − and you give yourself
the gift of grudge-free living. When you withhold forgiveness, you not only
refuse to offer what God has given to you, but you also hurt yourself.
Unforgiveness bears down on your heart and gets in the way of spiritual growth.
God knows it's not easy to forgive, but He wouldn't ask you to do something
without giving you the strength to do it! Ask Him for the ability to forgive
freely as you have been forgiven. He's the Master of the impossible!
What God Says;
"Clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility,
gentleness and patience. Bear with each other and forgive whatever grievances
you may have against one another. Forgive as the Lord forgave you." Colossians
3:12-13
"And be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving
one another, just as God in Christ forgave you." Ephesians 4:32
"Then Peter came to Him and said, "Lord, how
often shall my brother sin against me, and I forgive him? Up to seven times?"
Jesus said to him, "I do not say to you, up to seven times, but up to
seventy times seven." Matthew 18:21-22
