From the first stripe, that marked His body, til the very last, and with a crown of thorns and the verbal abuse...Jesus still remained quiet towards His accusers. The piercing of His hands and feet, as He hung beaten, Jesus said these powerful words....Father forgive them, they do not know what they do." Jesus example of forgiveness should be reflected in every child of God. By His Spirit, living inside of us, we have the power and strength to forgive those who come against us.
Is there someone in your life who has grieved or hurt you? Maybe it's been a continuous thrashing of insults, disrespect or physical abuse. Find it in your heart to let go of your anger and resentment and forgive them. Holding a grudge or staying in a state of anger only troubles your spirit. Your angered heart will carry your illness into other areas of your life at home, work and relationships with others. True forgiveness heals the heart from the emotional and physical scars left by those who came against you. Let go and let God help you to forgive and move forward.
Life is too short not to forgive. I can tell you personally, forgiveness has a calming effect on your soul and makes life less complicated and stressful. For me it's easy, but for others it might be more challenging. Don't let your pride keep you from forgiving somone. Your willingness to forgive shows a strong spirit living inside of you. Won't you forgive your offenders today? Jesus did, why not you? Have a blessed day friend.
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