Good Morning!! Because of our fallen human nature, forgiveness can be difficult. God
calls us to forgive, but natural instinct tells us to protect ourselves
and pay back those who have hurt us. Singles hurt in a divorce, bitter
about a spouse's death, or angry about a broken relationship may
struggle to deal with bitterness and unforgiveness. This week we will
focus on how the challenges of forgiveness apply to singles, but the
principles apply to everyone.
Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you.—Colossians 3:13 (NIV)
Most of us don't fully understand exactly what forgiveness does—and does not—mean. When we forgive people who have hurt us, it doesn't mean we are saying, "What you did was okay" or "It wasn't too bad; let's just forget about it." Damage was done; lives have been affected. To simply gloss over the hurt is not forgiveness! Rather, forgiveness acknowledges the hurt and pain,...yet decides not to seek vengeance or payback, for the wrong done.
"Bless your enemy and pray for him,...this may well lead him to true repentance."
"God doesn't do what He does BECAUSE of us. God does what He does in SPITE of us."
Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you.—Colossians 3:13 (NIV)
Most of us don't fully understand exactly what forgiveness does—and does not—mean. When we forgive people who have hurt us, it doesn't mean we are saying, "What you did was okay" or "It wasn't too bad; let's just forget about it." Damage was done; lives have been affected. To simply gloss over the hurt is not forgiveness! Rather, forgiveness acknowledges the hurt and pain,...yet decides not to seek vengeance or payback, for the wrong done.
"Bless your enemy and pray for him,...this may well lead him to true repentance."
Trust God to take care of all situations,...vengeance is not ours to take.
Father, help us let go of our bitterness. Help us to forgive, and be able
to hope and pray for the best for the ones who've hurt us. In Jesus' name, Amen.
"God doesn't do what He does BECAUSE of us. God does what He does in SPITE of us."
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