Forgiveness Liberates You
“Be merciful, just as your Father is merciful.” Luke 6:36
Have you ever struggled with unforgiveness? Probably as a result of a feeling of rejection, betrayal, being abandoned or being deeply hurt? Maybe you’re even there right now.
Deep hurts from trusted ones can feel so very painful especially in a relationship that’s supposed to be full of love.
Choosing to forgive is hard, especially when it feels like you or someone you care for has been treated unfairly, sometimes the hurtful act may even be done repeatedly.
The truth is that it is godly and biblical for us to extend forgiveness, for when we release the offence into the hands of God, we can begin to make room for healing in our hearts. And remember, forgiveness doesn’t justify them, it liberates YOU!
Forgiving someone is making the decision to choose mercy and grace over bitterness and resentment. To love God is to cooperate with His grace.
Being aware of your own need for grace, you must be willing to freely give grace too.
Forgiveness doesn’t validate them, and it doesn’t justify their hurtful actions, rather, giving grace helps you. It liberates you.
“He has delivered us from the power of darkness and conveyed us into the kingdom of the Son of His love, in whom we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of sins.” Colossians 1:13-14