It is I who sweep away your transgressons
for My own sake
and remember your sins no more.
Isaiah 43:25
How often am I tempted to remind others of past offenses...to hold a grudge and not forget or forgive. Thankfully, when God forgives our sins He also FORGETS!!! And what's more, He never brings them up again! Wow!
We should translate this forgiveness and forgetfulness to others as well. We must forgive others since God forgives us. I mean, Christ forgave those who spat on Him and nailed Him to the cross. Jesus said, "Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing." And they divided up his clothes by casting lots. (Luke 23:24) Jesus also said, "But if you don't forgive people your Father will not forgive your wrongdoing." (Mt. 6:15) My devotional put it this way, "In refusing to forgive others you break the bridge over which you yourself must pass."
God can help you forgive those who have hurt you. It's hard to forgive sometimes and much easier said than done. I get that. I, too, have been hurt deeply many times in life. But, God's Word is very clear here. Unless we forgive, we won't experience His forgiveness.
There is FREEDOM in forgiveness!
Grace and Peace, friends!
In His Love, Cathy
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