FORGIVE and MOVE ON

"Forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us."

If there is repentance, YOU MUST FORGIVE.

Joyce Meyers said that one should do his or her self a favour, FORGIVE. We all have experienced situations in life where we struggled to forgive a person or persons for something wrong that they did to us. And in that period you find it very hard to forgive and love that person(s), then, you start to feel bitter about them. Watching them would make you sick to your stomach. Seeing them happy would make you feel like sending a big rock at them and utter “yall deserve it!”  This is a serious issue; Unforgiveness and Bitterness. But with experience, I have learnt that these things are not worth it. It’s just like how worrying would not change the situation? Well, it applies to unforgiveness as well. It will NOT change a thing, not even half of it, it never changes things. That person lied on you? Well it will not change the fact that he or she did lie and decided to be with someone else. The harsh reality is that this person(s) often moves on with his or her life, and you tend to still be locked up in your room sobbing and feeling extremely low. Now tell me what benefits you to turn up your nose, to forfeit sweet sleep, to be bitter, and to have tons of unforgiveness in your heart. What is the benefit? The answer is NOTHING. YOU GAIN NOTHING.

Unforgiveness tends to kill you. It kills everything that you ever hoped for. It kills everything that you ever desired. It tends to make you look at things in a “down in the dumps” way. It kills your destiny because you are bitter with your life. All your excited faith feels like it’s been ripped from your heart. I know this very well. We’ve all been affected by people who mistreated us, and then we struggled forgiving them.

Now do yourself a favour, forgive, and please move on. It’s not that easy as it seems, trust me I know. But you are not meant TO STAY in a pity-party zone. God is asking us to keep our hearts clean. You truly deserve better as a child of God. Life is tooooooo precious to be living with tons of bitterness, resentment, offence, and unforgiveness. God does not desire that for you. He desires beauty for these ashes, oil of joy when you feel like giving up and gladness when you constantly cry at nights. Joy is here. Grap that mobile phone and give that person a call. Confess that you are willing to forgive him or her for the wrong that was done, and if you feel the need to ask forgiveness, so do just that. If deciding to call is insufficient, then plan to meet in person; talk it out through a lunch gathering. Make sure your conscience is clear, and you can now exhale. 

Warning: After forgiving someone, this does not mean we should be friends again. Chances are you might go back to square one, and you and I do not want that to happen. Sometimes, you need to just forgive, pray for one another and go your own separate way. God is in control of your life no matter what happens. He has your back  wholeheartedly.

Always remember that forgiving someone is for YOUR BENEFIT. It's in your favour. Now it’s time to think about your happiness. Start by writing down new perspectives for your life, new visions, and new desires. You are going places; you are moving forward in Jesus’ name. God is about to blossom your life. Let every day be a special occasion, and  let it start today. This process will change YOU. You will look and act different. People will be drawn to your positivity.

What does the bible say about forgiveness?

Forgiving Others:
“Bear with each other and forgive whatever grievances you may have against one another. Forgive as the Lord forgave you” (Colossians 3:13).

“Then Peter came to Jesus and asked, ‘Lord, how many times shall I forgive my brother when he sins against me? Up to seven times?’ Jesus answered, ‘I tell you, not seven times, but seventy-seven times’” (Matthew 18:21-22 ).

“Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you” (Ephesians 4:32).

“For if you forgive men when they sin against you, your heavenly Father will also forgive you” (Matthew 6:14).

"This is how my heavenly Father will treat each of you unless you forgive your brother from your heart" (Matthew 18:35).

Take comfort today. Take that stumbling block of unforgiveness down. God loves you like crazy. He wants you to tap in his promises, and trust me; unforgiveness, resentment and bitterness will not take you there.

Be always inspired for his glory and honour!!

Love,

KF.