Forgiveness is always present. Yes, we forgave in the past, but as long as we live we must extend forgiveness. When we sit back and reflect how much the Lord has forgiven us, extending forgiveness should not be an option. It's true that offences can be great, but the Bible says vengeance blelongs to the Lord. Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but rather give place unto wrath: for it is written , Vengeance is mine; I will repay, saith the Lord. Romans 12:19
Jesus has been right where you are. He had to forgive and that's why He was able to tell Peter to forgive seventy times seven. Jesus saith unto him, I say not unto thee, Until seven times: but, Until seventy times seven. Matthew 18:22 In other words, there is no limit to extending forgiveness. We have been taught to treat others the way we want to be treated.
Forgiveness may not be reciprocated at times, but we must still extend forgiveness. Forgiveness frees us from so many things. Things such as hurt, pain, discouragement, bondage, and the list goes on. Most importantly, if we don't forgive Our Father in heaven will not forgive us. But if ye do not forgive, neither will your Father which is in heaven forgive your trespasses. Mark 11:26
Choose to WALK IN FORGIVENESS today, it's your choice.
FORGIVE!!!
Its funny because while mopping the floors in my house today, my spirit just kept hearing forgiveness or forgive. Sometimes I don't forgive and I don't even realize that I'm harboring things in my heart. Forgiving others definitely frees one from such a heartache. Wonderful post. Right on time. Keep blogging.
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