"And become useful and helpful and kind to one another; tenderhearted, (compassionate, understanding, loving-hearted), forgiving one another (readily and freely) as God in Christ forgave you" (Ephesians 4:32 AMP)
As follows of Christ, our character should mirror His character. We should be helpful to one another, kind and tender toward one another, understanding and loving. Most of all, we should be extending forgiveness to one another in the same way that Christ extends forgiveness toward us. In other words, forgive unconditionally. Many times, people won't forgive until the other person says they are sorry. Or they won't forgive because they think somehow they are punishing the other person or giving them what they deserve. But the only person that is hurt by your unforgivingness is you. When you hold unforgivingness, you can't be forgiven by God, and you are the one locked up in the hurt and pain. Don't hold unforgivingness any longer! Forgiveness simply begins with a choice to obey God's command. When you open your heart to forgiveness, you open your heart to God's healing and restoration in your life. Make the choice today to forgive others-readily and freely-as God in Christ forgave you!
Heavenly Father, thank You for shaping my character and making me more like You. I invite You to work in every area of my life. I choose to forgive just as You have forgiven me. I bless Your holy name today. In Jesus' Name. Amen.
This is by Joel and Victoria Osteen. Ladies when I read this I felt so touched by it. For the simply fact, I am learning to forgive people that I have allowed to hurt me in my life, such as my ex-girlfriend. I also am learning to forgive myself for so many things that I hold against myself. I pray my sistas each of you get as much from this as I did. I give this gift of forgiveness to each and everyone of you.
May the Lord (or your Higher being) bless and continue to work on your life and you as my Lord is working on me daily! I am a work in progress daily! I leave you all with love and forgiveness!
Sincerely,
Spirituallyfree Hugs and Kisses
