6-11-2009. . . .As We Forgive!
Prayer: Lord, thank you for freely forgiving me of my sins and loving me. Help me to love others in the same way extending forgiveness without hesitation or restraint. Amen!
1 John 1:7-9 . . . . But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship one with another, and the blood of Jesus Christ his Son cleanseth us from all sin. If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. KJV
When it comes to receiving forgiveness most of go to the head of the line to obtain it quickly. However, when it is time to forgive others, do we move as quickly to the head of that line? Truth be told, the speed at which we extend forgiveness is usually proportional to the offence committed against us. If the offense is small, the time we take to forgive is short. . . . if the offense is great, the greater amount of time we take to extend our forgiveness. Admittedly, extending forgiveness at times is one of the more challenging things we do as believers yet, it is what’s expected of us! “ Take heed to yourselves: If thy brother trespass against thee, rebuke him; and if he repent, forgive him. And if he trespass against thee seven times in a day, and seven times in a day turn again to thee, saying, I repent; thou shalt forgive him.” (Luke 17:3-4KJV) Jesus even included it in the model prayer He taught His disciples. “ Your heavenly Father will forgive you if you forgive those who sin against you; but if you refuse to forgive them, he will not forgive you. (Matt 6:14 TLB) As we forgive. . . .we are forgiven! Can we forgive even though we can’t forget? Yes! True forgiveness is extended in spite of what we remember. I can’t forget the offense, but my behavior toward the offender is no longer affected by what I remember. That is forgiveness! As we forgive. . . .we are forgiven! “Stop being mean, bad-tempered, and angry. Quarreling, harsh words, and dislike of others should have no place in your lives. Instead, be kind to each other, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, just as God has forgiven you because you belong to Christ.” (Eph 4:31-32 TLB)
Prayer: Lord, thank you for freely forgiving me of my sins and loving me. Help me to love others in the same way extending forgiveness without hesitation or restraint. Amen!
1 John 1:7-9 . . . . But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship one with another, and the blood of Jesus Christ his Son cleanseth us from all sin. If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. KJV
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