Forgiveness
Most things on earth respond to the principle of sowing and reaping, and mercy is not an exception. If you want to continually enjoy God's mercy, sow mercy into the lives of those who offend or owe you.
In Matthew 18:21-35, we learn that the reason a heavily-indebted servant whose debt was forgiven had to be locked up until he paid up, was because he could not forgive his fellow servant as he was forgiven.
As a result, the forgiveness he had received was neutralized by his unforgiving stance and he ended up a debtor.
Even after your salvation, you keep asking for the blood of Jesus to cleanse you from sin no matter how weighty they are. Yet you refuse to forgive the brother who misunderstood or misinterpreted your views.
If possible, you would want different calamities to befall him; for what? Just because he did not say hello to you when he passed by or for stepping on your toes? If you cannot forgive and truly release that fellow from your heart, you have ceased from walking in love. Many people are sick and wondering why.
You will be surprised how many people are sick because of un-forgiveness, bitterness and similar character defects..
A woman in the early 80's had visited 18 different places for prayers, she finally found a church where nobody would kill her she said. One day, she rose up from her sleep and accused the leader of the church of being among those who wanted her dead.
Something was definitely wrong so she got invited for more talks and the Holy Spirit revealed as she was been counselled that she was harbouring un-forgiveness hence tormentors were tormenting her life. After probing further, she said her husband did something and she resolved never to forgive him.
If you want progress, prosperity, forgiveness and mercy, forgive those who offend you. Release them from your heart. Have your parents offended you? Forgive them. Has your spouse stepped hard on your toes? Forgive him/ her. Sow forgiveness and reap mercy. Un-forgiveness is holding back the blessings of many. Release your blessings today!
KEY POINT: The level of love or hatred in our lives can be measured By the type of thoughts we have for one another.
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You will never understand how difficult it is to forgive by reading your books, you will only ever understand forgiveness when someone abuses or hurts you so deeply that you feel rage and then you have to work through the pain and rage and then you will begin to understand forgiveness.
Life is not in books its in you
Barry
I agree with you Barry, when you genuinely forgive someone who has hurt you deeply, you begin to understand the true meaning of forgiveness and sometimes books help you with the process.
The key that would help so many that struggle with this would be for them to understand that the word forgiveness means to let go. Not that they have to condone a wrong suffered or invite a potentially harmful relationship back into their lives, etc. A more balanced message in the church would help so many more! Just my opinion! God's Blessings, Christa
Hey Christabelle, your so very right if only people understand that letting go is more rewarding than bearing a grudge. I'm sure we'll have a more healthier society.
Amen on this Ekings!!!
This is one thing that MOST people struiggle with and I'm speaking of the ones who Proclaim to be Christ-Followers! Jesus left us the Perfect example on the cross. When He looked up to the father & said: "Father, forgive them for they know not what they are doing."( Paraphrased, not quoted from scripture, I would NEVER quote scripture without indicating where it was in the Bible: Book, Chapter & Verse)
Keep living to tell what He died to say!!!!! :-[)
Christ be you!
This is a great post. I mentally try to think about my unforgiveness as stones or rocks I CHOOSE to burden myself with as I drag them around with me. So, at times, I stop and reflect, and realize I am carrying to much weight. I say, ok Lord, take this rock from me, I can't carry it any more...it is too heavy. Help me with my unforgiveness so I can let go and give up this burden. Open my heart and show me how to be like you and forgive. It is not easy; sometimes it seems nice to sit down next to the fire of our own bitterness. What happens is that fire attracts no one else and provides cold comfort indeed. Best to forgive, throw off the bitterness, and give up carrying around those rock sacks. They are just too heavy!
Forgiveness is a very tough thing for some people. The sad thing is we are only hurting and tormenting ourselves when we do not forgive. Thank you for the reminder, and blessings to you! Michelle
Thats right Michelle, when we do not forgive, is like carrying 10 bags of cement and trust me you can't carry that with a smile on your face.
Make that 100 bags of cement. Been there, it's no fun! Sometimes people hurt you so bad, it takes God to help you do right.
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What an inspiring message. thanks