Matthew 6:12
“…and forgive
us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us…”
Someone threw a stone
at you, and it hit you really hard. Your
head is not the only one bleeding, but your heart as well. For how could a friend of so many years did
this to you. So, do you seek revenge,
and throw a bigger stone at him? Do you
seek revenge, and out of hate, you kick him, punch him, and leave him dying so
as to relieve the pain you are experiencing?
You would be thinking a lot of things just
to take revenge. I am just human, you
would say.
But how about throwing “bread” at him. And if you are it, put some butter and
jelly. Have you thought of
forgiveness? Have you thought of
reconciliation? Have you thought of
leading him for the better, leading him to Jesus?
Yes, Jesus who, 2000 years ago, have died
so our sins may be forgiven. Jesus, who
wants us to forgive not only those who are dear to us, but our enemies as
well. Jesus, who through Him, God is
still forgiving us our sins, so we may live forever with Him.
Forgiving means letting go of the anger we
harbor inside us and allowing God to deal with him or her as he, in his perfect
wisdom, sees fit.
It doesn't mean excusing a wrong or denying
that it ever happened. It means we don't allow ourselves to be consumed
with anger towards the one who has done something to us.
Instead of cursing him, we pray for
him.
Almighty Father, today, I decided to
forgive. Today I have gained a better
understanding of forgiving others and with your help, I fully forgive from my
heart. Just as you have freely forgiven
me, I forgive them. Father, I ask you to
forgive me for hurting others out of my own hurt and to heal my relationships
with others. Amen +
From all their distress God rescues the just.
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