The Same Grace
Matthew 6:12-14 (NIV) " And forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors. And lead us not into temptation but deliver us from the evil one. For if you forgive other peope when they sin against you , your heavenly Father will also forgive you. But if you do not forgive others their sins, your Father will not forgive your sins."
Imagine you are standing before God, humbly asking for HIs forgiveness, and hearing these unexpected words: " I will do it, I will forgive you based on the last time you forgave someone. I am going to forgive you in the same way.(whoa) Thinking about it like that is kind of makes you think wow, I know for a fact I don't want HIM to say that to me. But, as kids growing up we were all taught this scripture, we even somehow remembered it as adults. To be honest we never really took the time to really understand the words.
But as an adult , as we really start to unpack the scriptures for ourselves we see that the Lord's prayer teaches us not only to ask for forgiveness but also to recognize there is a condition of forgiveness that we must forgive others as well. (yes, I know sometimes its extremely hard to do ) It's something to think about isn't it? To think that our own forgiveness is not just on our repentance but also on our willingness to extend forgiveness to those who have wronged us. This is not about forgetting the hurt or dismissing the consequences of someone's actions. Instead, it's about releasing the hold of bitterness and anger from our hearts. We all mess up, and God's forgiveness is a gift. Think about how heavy that weight is, constantly stealing your joy, disrupts your peace and can make you physically and mentally ill.
How many times have you played what someone did to you in your mind? By forgiving others we open ourselves up to receiving God's forgiveness as well. (Grace). By extending grace to the one who hurt or wronged you. It shows that you are choosing freedom over bondage, healing over the hurt they caused and reconciliation over this thing that will keep you apart. Is it easy all the time to do no! but with prayer and God's help you can get through anything. Let God's Grace in this moment be sufficient enough for you. (2 Corinthians 12:9)
Let's all work on the power of forgiveness and seek to give that same Grace that we often need ourselves from God. Pray for a softened heart and the weight of unforgiveness to be lifted up off of you. Let it go is it worth it? I don't know about you but I want to receive the fullness of HIS forgiveness!
Imagine you are standing before God, humbly asking for HIs forgiveness, and hearing these unexpected words: " I will do it, I will forgive you based on the last time you forgave someone. I am going to forgive you in the same way.(whoa) Thinking about it like that is kind of makes you think wow, I know for a fact I don't want HIM to say that to me. But, as kids growing up we were all taught this scripture, we even somehow remembered it as adults. To be honest we never really took the time to really understand the words.
But as an adult , as we really start to unpack the scriptures for ourselves we see that the Lord's prayer teaches us not only to ask for forgiveness but also to recognize there is a condition of forgiveness that we must forgive others as well. (yes, I know sometimes its extremely hard to do ) It's something to think about isn't it? To think that our own forgiveness is not just on our repentance but also on our willingness to extend forgiveness to those who have wronged us. This is not about forgetting the hurt or dismissing the consequences of someone's actions. Instead, it's about releasing the hold of bitterness and anger from our hearts. We all mess up, and God's forgiveness is a gift. Think about how heavy that weight is, constantly stealing your joy, disrupts your peace and can make you physically and mentally ill.
How many times have you played what someone did to you in your mind? By forgiving others we open ourselves up to receiving God's forgiveness as well. (Grace). By extending grace to the one who hurt or wronged you. It shows that you are choosing freedom over bondage, healing over the hurt they caused and reconciliation over this thing that will keep you apart. Is it easy all the time to do no! but with prayer and God's help you can get through anything. Let God's Grace in this moment be sufficient enough for you. (2 Corinthians 12:9)
Let's all work on the power of forgiveness and seek to give that same Grace that we often need ourselves from God. Pray for a softened heart and the weight of unforgiveness to be lifted up off of you. Let it go is it worth it? I don't know about you but I want to receive the fullness of HIS forgiveness!
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