Forgiveness by Emmanuel Z. of Togo

Forgive!!!

What is forgiveness?

Forgiveness is a deliberate and conscious decision to let a feeling of vengeance go out of us and then establish a new relationship like nothing happened before.

Why is it so important to forgive?

It is a demand from God and He gives the first example:

Col 3:13 “Forbearing one another, and forgiving one another, if any man have a quarrel against any: even as Christ forgave you, so also [do] ye.”

Christ has accepted to forgive us and this, He did when we were sinners, He died for us. Rom 5:8″ But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.”

God has forgiven us, so we have to do so and we are able to do it, because the Holy Spirit lives in us: Gal 2:20” I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ liveth in me: and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself for me”.

APPLICATION: Try to forgive today, don’t linger, do it now, you are able through Christ who lives in you; you will become stronger; you will enjoy peace with God, with yourself and with others. Blessings will flow from everywhere into your life. It is sign of maturity, forgiveness.

PRAYER: “Father, I thank you for having forgiven me and made me your own son/daughter. I pray that you help me to be looking at how you forgive me, so that I can do the same towards everyone who has offended me. Thank you in Jesus Christ name!!! Amen Amen Amen Amen!!!