Forgiveness can be one of the hardest things to do. When we are deeply hurt, sometimes it takes a long time for the wounds to heal, and sometimes there is a scar left behind as a reminder of how deep the hurt was and still is. If we continue to dwell on it our strength begins to weaken and then it is harder to move on. We know that God has forgiven us for everything and wants us to do the same to others, so why can’t we always follow what He asks us to do? It’s a step by step process, first listing those that need your forgiveness. What was the issue or situation, what was their issue they may have been having that day, not that gives them the right to lash out, but possibly helps you to understand what added to why they did what they did, and are they a different person today. Remember, when you do forgive doesn’t mean you have to be around the person, avoiding them can make it easier to forgive and easier to move on. By forgiving, we become stronger individuals because we know the one who has caused the hurt and pain will have to face the only judge that truly matters and He will see to it that the consequences of his or her actions will be dealt with in the end.
Colossians 3:13
Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. forgive as the Lord forgave you.
Prayer:
Heavenly Father, we ask Your forgiveness and the strength to forgive those who have brought hurt and pain to us. Help us release the weight of anger and hurt and fill our heart with Your love and peace. In Your precious name we pray. Amen
FORGIVENESS, THE HIGHEST FORM OF LOVE!
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