Forgiveness should be one of the most important aspects of a Christian’s faith, it grows by meditating and reading the word of God. It is part of who we should be.
Forgiveness is a pardon with no strings or conditions attached, giving up all claims to dwindle punishment for an offense. The word speaks that in Ephesians 2:8-9
8 God saved you by his grace when you believed. And you can’t take credit for this; it is a gift from God. 9 Salvation is not a reward for the good things we have done, so none of us can boast about it.
Forgiveness is something that is given freely like Salvation, It does not have to be earned. ( or should I say “should be given freely and not have to be earned)?
People find it hard to forgive another for the smallest of things and that should let you know as a Christian that the person’s walk with God can’t be authentic because God is Love and Love is forgiveness.
Unforgiveness on the other hand is emotional bondage that attacks who you are as a Christian. It places you in bondage and chains. It consumes your mind Morning, Noon and Night. Read these scriptures on FORGIVENESS:
Matthew 6:14-15 For if you forgive other people when they sin against you, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. 15 But if you do not forgive others their sins, your Father will not forgive your sins.
Daniel 9:9 The Lord our God is merciful and forgiving, even though we have rebelled against him;
Mark 11:25 And when you stand praying, if you hold anything against anyone, forgive them, so that your Father in heaven may forgive you your sins.”
Ephesians 4:32 Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.
Where there is unforgiveness there is no rest, it effects your Spiritual and Physical well being.You must acknowledge in prayer to God what happened and seek direction as to how to handle the situation. Choose in your heart and mind before God to forgive whether the other person is aware of it or not.
Don’t dwell on what took place, move on if the other person has not and speak about it to no one anymore. If you have forgiven them let it go…
Forgiveness holds power, Unforgiveness hold entrance for Satan to move right on in.
I don’t mean to step on anyones toes, but in the word it says that we must forgive. how often? Let’s look and see Matt. 18:21-22 Then Peter came to him and asked, “Lord, how often should I forgive someone who sins against me? Seven times?”
22 “No, not seven times,” Jesus replied, “but seventy times seven
Yep people, 70×7.So, you cannot make statements like “ this is it, I had it, no more, they have hurt me for the last time” you are always going to have to make the choice to forgive somebody, somewhere for something. It may be in marriage, or because you’ve been flicked off in traffic,or for being cussed out , for being looked down upon for whatever reason, etc.
I myself have never had a problem with forgiveness. I see it as a conscious decision that must be made every day of one’s life. It makes me think about the words in the Serenity Prayer:
The Serenity Prayer
God grant me the serenity
To accept the things I cannot change;
Courage to change the things I can;
And wisdom to know the difference.
Living one day at a time;
Enjoying one moment at a time;
Accepting hardships as the pathway to peace;
Taking, as He did, this sinful world
As it is, not as I would have it;
Trusting that He will make all things right
If I surrender to His Will;
So that I may be reasonably happy in this life
And supremely happy with Him
Forever and ever in the next.
Amen.
I say that because that’s a prayer of not knowing but believing that trusting and surrendering will make life way better, now and that to come.Forgiveness is a gift you give yourself because where there is forgiveness you don’t have to deal with all the oppressions that come along with unforgiveness.
Now separating yourself is something totally different
Forgiving someone and cutting ties are entirely (2) different things….
Sometimes it’s wise and even necessary to cut all ties after forgivng that person or persons, especially when a person’s well being is at stake, or is so emotionally unhealthy and seems to get the best of you by falling into the same ol pattern again and again and again.
Those people in your life that are
- Mentally/Physically abusive
- Narcissistic
- Passive
- Judge mental
- Domineering
- Put’s you down
- Those that are never happy unless things are their way
- When you have to compromise your being happy to make them happy
It’s time to remove yourself from that circle of friendships or relationship.
Do not be deceived: “Bad Company ruins good morals.
Proverbs 16:2828 A dishonest man spreads strife, and a whisperer separates close friends.
Proverbs 17:17 A friend is always loyal, and a brother is born to help in time of need.
Even God Himself may tell you to let go of a friendship/relationship, or will remove it without you even realizing it. ( He has me)
That is why it is so important to hand over every friendship you have to God, because what you don’t know about that person He does.
Be Blessed………
Host Of Angels 
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