"Forgive"

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It’s so hard sometimes to forgive. I can’t be the only one that has found forgiveness difficult.

But the bitterness, anger, and pain that unforgiveness demands of our heart, cripples our relationship with God and others.

I know I need God. I need his presence, I need my sins forgiven, I need my prayers heard.

Unforgiveness that has not been dealt with limits all of this.

Unforgiveness only hurts you. You are making yourself pay for another's offense. They are living rent free in your mind.

It’s time to walk out one of the most beautiful traits of a Jesus follower.

Forgiveness is not always a one-time thing. If the roots of hurt run deep it takes time for your heart to walk fully in forgiveness.

Every time you recognize your heart and mind consumed with the person that caused the offense; invite God in. Ask him to help you to forgive. Ask him to help you to let go. As you continually do this, God will begin to have entrance to the pain and anger. He will begin to do the miraculous work of healing your heart and you will begin to walk in forgiveness.

God will reward your heart with peace and rest as he takes the place within where offense once lived. You receive more of him!

How do you know if you have fully forgiven someone? You will no longer desire revenge when they come to your mind.

"If you have anything against someone, forgive—only then will your heavenly Father be inclined to also wipe your slate clean of sins.” Mark 11:25