FREEDOM found in Forgiveness

Step 8, Step 9

“Happy are the merciful and the peacemakers” (Matthew 5: 6,9)

I forgive you

I forgive you

I think we all agree that forgiveness is a beautiful idea until we have to practice it. Forgiveness is not a lot of things BUT it is the key to finding freedom from hurt, anger, fear, sadness and many more emotions.

Forgiveness can truly change your life and provide you with the abundance Jesus Christ promises you. Here are a couple definitions of forgiveness that may help you.

To forgive is to release someone from the obligation of who you want them to be and accept who they are.

Forgiveness is an announcement that says, “I choose to live with the consequences of what you did to me and how that has impacted me”.

Ask the Holy Spirit to help you bring to mind people and situations where forgiveness is needed. Maybe there is situation that still feels a little “raw” or unfinished. Then ask yourself if you are ready to extend foregiveness as described in above definitions. If so, it’s a simple choice.

Forgiveness is something done between you and God. He is eager to help you! Jeremiah 6:14 (TLB) reminds us that “You can’t heal a wound by saying it’s not there!” Talk with God about the hurt, anger etc. as he understands and can help you let go. Give it to him and ask him to help you live out this forgiveness.

Enjoy your new-found freedom found in forgiveness.