Do not remember the sins of my youth, nor my transgressions; according to Your mercy remember me, for Your goodness’ sake, O Lord. Psalm 25:7

 

One of great things I love about the bible, are the stories about real people, real lives, dealing with real issues and many of these people God favored (Acts 13:22). Today’s passage comes from a prayer of David, asking for God’s forgiveness. David needed a lot of forgiveness, as he committed adultery and had the husband of his mistress killed in battle. Time and time again, God forgave David and He allowed David to reigned as king for 40 years (1 Kings 2:11).

 

“according to Your mercy remember me”

 

David simply asked God to remember him for who he was. There are people in your life who’ve committed acts against you and the bitterness and pain most likely still lingers in your mind and heart, tainting your thoughts against that person. Maybe you’ve forgiven them, but every time you see them, your mind goes back to that offense and stirs emotions that are toxic to your soul. If you were to remove the painful memories, you might find a different person. We all change over time, and hopefully for the better.

 

And be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God in Christ forgave you. Ephesians 4:32

 

Maybe it’s time to forgive and forget, and see the person for who they really are, a person created by God, just like you, trying to live out his/her life. Forgiveness and love are key ingredients of living a free life in Christ. He paid for your trespasses and sees you spotless, because of Christ’s blood. Find in your heart forgiveness and see that person in a different light today. Your heart will be thankful for healing its wounds of the past. God bless!