exhale.
And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, by whom you were sealed for the day of redemption. Let all the bitterness, wrath, anger, clamor, and evil speaking be put away from you, with all malice. And be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God in Christ forgave you.
Ephesians 4:30-32
The word "forgive" literally means "to get it out." Forgiveness has very little to do with the other person; it's a decision you make, like expelling carbon dioxide from your body because you know that holding on to it will only hurt you. So release it. Go ahead - exhale. Let all that bitterness out and breathe in God's love. The test of love is to forgive the guilty. That's what God did for you - and it's what He commands you to do for others! Not suggests, commands! Can you pass the test, or are you refusing to forgive things that aren't any worse than some of the stuff you've done? Forgive them, or you'll never be free to enjoy the relationship God wants you to have with them - and Him.
Whatever you don't forgive, you relive. That causes you to keep striking out at others and robs you of the joy of loving, and being loved in return. What a loss! Unforgiveness is an umbilical cord that keeps you tied to the past. When you forgive, you cut that cord. When you refuse to, you remain tethered to memories that can affect you endlessly. That's how issues pass from generation to generation. So take charge today by saying, "This ends here and now, and it ends with me!" Learn to receive forgiveness from God - and from those you've hurt - then offer it to those who've hurt you! When you can do that your heart will be tender, your spirit light, your mind free, your vision clear, and your speech filled with kindness.
There's definitely many of us here who have kept past hurts and experiences, refusing to let go. Remember the two boxes which God gave us? It's not His plan for us to keep our hurts and sorrows, because it's all gonna be with Him. Count only our blessings and leave the rest in the black box. Don't look back at all the old failures that had gotten you down. Don't look back at all the old conflicts that are making you bitter. Let the love and the favor of the Lord embrace you as you live out the new year. God bless you in this day!
Ephesians 4:30-32
The word "forgive" literally means "to get it out." Forgiveness has very little to do with the other person; it's a decision you make, like expelling carbon dioxide from your body because you know that holding on to it will only hurt you. So release it. Go ahead - exhale. Let all that bitterness out and breathe in God's love. The test of love is to forgive the guilty. That's what God did for you - and it's what He commands you to do for others! Not suggests, commands! Can you pass the test, or are you refusing to forgive things that aren't any worse than some of the stuff you've done? Forgive them, or you'll never be free to enjoy the relationship God wants you to have with them - and Him.
Whatever you don't forgive, you relive. That causes you to keep striking out at others and robs you of the joy of loving, and being loved in return. What a loss! Unforgiveness is an umbilical cord that keeps you tied to the past. When you forgive, you cut that cord. When you refuse to, you remain tethered to memories that can affect you endlessly. That's how issues pass from generation to generation. So take charge today by saying, "This ends here and now, and it ends with me!" Learn to receive forgiveness from God - and from those you've hurt - then offer it to those who've hurt you! When you can do that your heart will be tender, your spirit light, your mind free, your vision clear, and your speech filled with kindness.
There's definitely many of us here who have kept past hurts and experiences, refusing to let go. Remember the two boxes which God gave us? It's not His plan for us to keep our hurts and sorrows, because it's all gonna be with Him. Count only our blessings and leave the rest in the black box. Don't look back at all the old failures that had gotten you down. Don't look back at all the old conflicts that are making you bitter. Let the love and the favor of the Lord embrace you as you live out the new year. God bless you in this day!
posted by Jeddy! | 9:26 AM
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