Father, forgive them, for they dont know what they are doing. Luke 23:34 NLT Forgiveness Is A One Way Street: Have you ever been wronged by someone? I mean really hurt to the core? Its probably happened to all of us a time or two in our lives. The pain worsened when someone close to you does it, such as family, friends or fellow Christians. Our natural human reactions can be revenge, anger, bitterness, or even disillusionment. We often protect ourselves by drawing away from the offender. This may lead to isolation from everyone into a self-imposed exile of loneliness. Waiting for the offender to make things right is usually futile. The offender either doesnt realize the damage they have done through their words or actions, or they just dont care. Your suffering means nothing to the offender. They couldnt care less! The injured one carries the hurt. I have had to forgive on many occasions. Its hard to forgive, but if you dont forgive that unforgiveness turns into anger and will start to eat you up inside. That is why God tells us in Matthew 6:14-15 For if you forgive others their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you, but if you do not forgive others their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses. “Forgive them? you ask. They haven’t asked my forgiveness.” Forgiveness is a one-way street. When Jesus forgave those who crucified Him, they had not asked for forgiveness. Jesus would have never forgiven them if their asking were the prerequisite. No. Not only did He forgive them, He also did not hold it to their account. When forgiveness is released, a remarkable thing will happen. The hurt, anger, and bitterness, from which you suffered, will be released . You will be free from the hurt that was eating you up. Though they never asked your forgiveness and will never know that you have forgiven them, in God’s eyes it will be official. They were forgiven and you will be free! You released the grudge you were carrying. So if you should find yourself walking down Bitterness Road, or Betrayal Lane, having been wronged, stop and turn right on Forgiveness Way. It will lead you away from the Angry Acres gated community, to the land of peace. Remember, there is no going back because Forgiveness is a one-way street!
Posted on: Sat, 03 Jan 2015 21:48:41 +0000
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