LET IT GO AND FORGIVE
Ephesians 4:32 32And be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ's sake hath forgiven you.
Have you ever been hurt by someone who said they love you? I know I have. The question is who has not been hurt by the actions or words of another? Maybe you have had a traumatic experience, such as being emotionally or physically abused by someone close to you. Or maybe you were always criticized as a kid. Maybe your best friend betrayed you or your partner had an affair on you.
These wounds can leave you with continuing feelings of anger and bitterness and if we are not careful even vengeance. But if you do not attempt forgiveness, you might be the one who pays most dearly. By embracing forgiveness, you can also embrace peace, hope, thankfulness, and joy.
In the Bible Jesus disciple asked him about how many times he should forgive his brother look with me to Matthew 18: 21 which states Then came Peter to him, and said, Lord, how oft shall my brother sin against me, and I forgive him? till seven times?
22 Jesus saith unto him, I say not unto thee, Until seven times: but, Until seventy times seven. Can you imagine forgiving someone four hundred and ninety time in a day?
To different people forgiveness means different things. Largely, however, it involves a decision to let go of resentment and thoughts of revenge. To let go of the pain that the person has caused you.
Jesus admonishes us to forgive. Matthew 6:15 say but if ye forgive not men their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses.
The act that hurt or offended you might always be with you, but forgiveness can lessen its grip on you and help to be free you from the control of the person who harmed you. When we forgive it can lead to feelings of understanding, empathy, and compassion for the one who hurt you. We realize that the individual has a soul. That God loves them just as much as he loves us. Forgiveness brings a kind of peace that helps you go on with life.
So, let it go today ask God to help you to forgive and move on. Just let it GO! And FORGIVE !
