We offend people consciously or unconsciously; likewise, people offend us on a regular basis - whether intentional or not. There are things I would do differently if I had the opportunity. I have also endured hurt from strangers, friends and family. If I want to carry the weight of the pain people inflicted on me, I would be long gone. I do myself good each time I forgive. There's healing in forgiveness. Psychologists defined forgiveness as letting go of the anger, bitterness, resentment and vengeance you have towards someone or a group of people who has harmed you regardless of whether they deserve it or not. This act is intentional. It's a conscious decision that one made to put an end to grudge one may have towards one's offender(s). Often times, it's difficult to forgive people who stabbed you in the back or betrayed your trust or take advantage of you. Nonetheless, you need to consider your health, the word of God and eternity.
Please let go of your past hurt!
God says Vengeance is Mine, and recompense;...
Deuteronomy 32:35 NKJV
Don't try to hurt them back. Remember, two wrongs can never make a right.
If you want God to forgive you, you need to forgive others.
and forgive us our sins, as we forgive those who sin against us. And don’t let us yield to temptation.
Luke 11:4 NLT
Consequences of unforgiveness
The points below are supported by medical science and the Bible
1. Unforgiveness can lead to mental health issues
2. Physical ailments
3. Torments
4. Sadness
5. Eternity in hell fire.
Why should I forgive?
Forgiveness brings
- Healing
- Deliverance
- Joy
- Closure
- Longevity
How can I have a relationship with God?
1.Confess your sins to God. Romans 3:10, 23; 5:12
2.Ask that the blood of Jesus cleanse you from all your sins. Hebrew 9:22, 1John 1:7-9.
3.Ask Jesus to come and reign in your life.
4.Forgive yourself and move on.
"Therefore if anyone is in Christ [that is, grafted in, joined to Him by faith in Him as Savior], he is a new creature [reborn and renewed by the Holy Spirit]; the old things [the previous moral and spiritual condition] have passed away. Behold, new things have come [because spiritual awakening brings a new life]."
2 Corinthians 5:17 AMP
5.Read your Bible and pray everyday.
6.Pray that God will lead you to a Bible believing church and fellowship with them.
Prayer
Lord Jesus, I come to you today; save me and I shall be saved. Heal me and I shall be healed. Forgive me of all my sins. Have mercy on me. Come and be the Lord over my spirit, soul and body. Help me not to go back to my old way of life - give me a new beginning. Make me and mold me to your taste; I'm yours Lord! In Jesus name I pray. Amen
Important Information
Giving your life to Jesus does not mean you will not experience challenges in life. Infact, you may be persecuted because of your faith in Jesus. You may experience pain, temptations, trials, disasters, loss and so on. In the event that any of these things happen to you, know assuredly that He is with you. The difference between you and an unbeliever is God's promises - His presence and the ultimate reward which is eternity with Him in heaven.
"When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; And through the rivers, they will not overwhelm you. When you walk through fire, you will not be scorched, Nor will the flame burn you."
Isaiah 43:2 AMP
"Blessed [gratefully praised and adored] be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and the God of all comfort, who comforts and encourages us in every trouble so that we will be able to comfort and encourage those who are in any kind of trouble, with the comfort with which we ourselves are comforted by God."
2 Corinthians 1:3-4 AMP
If you continue to be in good standing with God; when you die, you will go to heaven.
“Not everyone who says to Me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven, but only he who does the will of My Father who is in heaven."
Matthew 7:21 AMP
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