Forgiveness may be one of the toughest things we will ever deal with in life. We have all had painful people pass through our lives. Some pitch a tent and stay awhile, some take up residence it seems and become the ever present reminder of "the event". Forgiveness is tough, but not impossible. I know it's not impossible because of the following verse.
For if you forgive others their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you; 15 but if you do not forgive others, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses.
Matt 6:14-15 (NRSV)
He wouldn't tell us this if forgiveness were impossible. It may go against our emotions at times to forgive, but don't let that feeling lead your life....let the Lord.
If the above verse is true (I believe it is) I can prevent my forgiveness from the Father by withholding it from someone else.
Forgiveness is not saying the what the person did was right, it may be horrible, ungodly, and mean. You need to be free. Don't continue to shackle yourself to the person or the event through unforgiveness. Forgive and set yourself free! Will the other person repent? Don't know....can't control that, but you can control what you do, right? If you hold on to all of that junk it can lead you into bitterness and a whole new set of problems that allow Satan footholds in your life. Please, think about what God says and be free!
Sorry....no easy button for this one!
Have A Great Day,
Deny
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