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Forgiveness Received

Monday December 10, 2018

Forgiveness happens when a person willingly forgives the wrongs that have been committed against them by another.  When we accept Jesus’ death on the cross as payment for our sins, we become children of God and God generously forgives us for the many sins and wrongs we have committed.  As God’s children, He then asks us to forgive the sins of those who have committed an offence against us.

And forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors.  (Matthew 6:12 NIV)

God is love and all God’s actions are filled with love.  We are only truly alive when we live in God and God lives in us.  Anything we think, or say, or do, or even desire to do, that is not filled with love, is something that grieves the heart of God.  God loves those who have harmed us just the same as He loves us.  God created us to live in a loving, caring relationship with Him and with others.  When we are not interested in God’s plan for our lives and refuse to forgive others, the Bible describes our actions as sins against God for which we need forgiveness.  

Against you, you only, have I sinned and done what is evil in your sight; so you are right in your verdict and justified when you judge.  (Psalm 51:4 NIV)

Are we willing to turn away from holding grudges and unforgiveness towards others who have harmed us?  Are we willing to trust God to be the judge of the person who sinned against us? 

When we receive God’s forgiveness and acceptance as His beloved children, gratitude and joy for freedom from sin will fill our hearts and forgiving others is something we will do out of gratitude to Jesus for bearing the penalty for our sin.


Prayer:  Heavenly Father, I repent of having an unforgiving heart towards others.  Please forgive me and Heal me.  I ask You to give me the will and desire to forgive others as You have forgiven me.  Amen


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