Forgiveness

Good Morning,

Today, I want to share a very important subject with you. It affects millions of Christians all over the world. Sadly, it could determine where you spend eternity and cause you to miss out on blessings here on earth.

SCRIPTURE OF THE DAY

Matthew 6:15

But if ye forgive not men their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses.

Trespass- to commit a transgression or offense; transgress; offend; sin.

Millions are walking around today with unforgiveness in their lives. Unforgiveness is dangerous! A heart that is infected with unforgiveness is a heart that is not producing love the way God intended love to be spread and shared. Unforgiveness turns into other evils like animosity and hatred. 

The scripture today is a warning. It warns us of the consequence of not forgiving others. If we don't forgive others. God won't forgive us. Now notice that it did not specify what things I had to forgive. That's because I must forgive others of whatever it is that they have done to offend me. Ok, you say but you don't know what they did to me. You don't know how bad it was. No, I don't. But, can I share with you some truths that I do know?

1. The scripture tells us that if we don't forgive, then we won't be forgiven!

     If I am not forgiven then I am not going to go to Heaven. I need God's forgiveness! This fact, my friend, makes it easier for me to extend mercy 

     because I too need God's mercy and the mercy of others. I am in no way perfect and a little bit of mercy goes a long way.

2. Whatever the trespass was that offended me, I am going to use it for good. What the enemy means for evil, God can turn it around for good.

     Genesis 50:20

    But as for you, ye thought evil against me; but God meant it unto good, to bring to pass, as it is this day, to save                        

      much people alive.

     Use the experience as a learning tool not a stumbling block.  Learn from it, grow from it. Don't allow it to be a negative. Even though it is a   

      negative situation, you have the power to view it in a positive light. This give you the power back from the transgressor.  

3. Unforgiveness causes people to act and react in ways that they normally won't act. Don't give anyone that much power over you. That power only belongs to you and God. Unforgiveness can change the atmosphere and your attitude. Don't allow others to control you with unforgiveness. Life is precious don't waste another minute. Forgive!

4. Make a choice to forgive. You can choose today to forgive. It doesn't matter how long you have had this issue. God is more than able to deliver you right now. Forgiveness is a choice NOT a feeling! You make a choice to forgive. God is responsible for the healing of your heart and soul. 

Let me share this prayer with you.

Heavenly Father I come to You now in the Name of my  Lord and Savior Christ Jesus.

Heavenly Father, I forgive -------,(insert as many names as you need) for anything that they have ever done or said to me. I bless them in the Name of Jesus Christ and I ask You to forgive and bless them in the Name of Jesus Christ according to John 14:14

Heavenly Father, I ask You to forgive me for any hard feelings I had towards them and fill me with Your love for -------.(insert as many names as you need). I ask these things according to John 14:14. In the Name of Jesus Christ I pray with thanksgiving.

Note: This prayer comes from a Prayers book by Christian Word Ministries