Todays advice from the old farmer:* Forgiving someone can be difficult. Why do we need to forgive others? How can we forgive a person? Actually, forgiveness is not only about others, but also about our own spiritual growth. Love and forgiveness cannot be separated. If we choose to live out the love of God as the purpose of our life, then forgiving is an option that cannot be avoided. The Bible can provide us with answers, inspiration and direction. * Because we are sinners we should forgive others... Matthew 6:14-15 NIV; For if you forgive men when they sin against you, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. But if you do not forgive men their sins, your Father will not forgive your sins. Colossians 3:13 NIV; Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you. Ephesians 4:31-32 NIV;Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger, brawling and slander, along with every form of malice. Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you. * Be ready to forgive over and over again... Matthew 18: 21-22 NIV; 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.” * To avoid making others be overwhelmed... 2 corinthians 2:5-8 NIV; If anyone has caused grief, he has not so much grieved me as he has grieved all of you to some extent—not to put it too severely. The punishment inflicted on him by the majority is sufficient. Now instead, you ought to forgive and comfort him, so that he will not be overwhelmed by excessive sorrow. I urge you, therefore, to reaffirm your love for him. * Love will lead to forgiving others... 1 corinthians 13:4 - 6 NIV; Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. * Priority when it comes to forgiving others... Matthew 5:23-24 NIV; “Therefore, if you are offering your gift at the altar and there remember that your brother has something against you, leave your gift there in front of the altar. First go and be reconciled to your brother; then come and offer your gift.” * Forgive others rather than judge others... Luke 6:37 NIV; Do not judge, and you will not be judged. Do not condemn, and you will not be condemned. Forgive, and you will be forgiven. John 8:7 NIV; When they kept on questioning him, he straightened up and said to them, “If any one of you is without sin, let him be the first to throw a stone at her.” * 7 A remarkable example of forgiveness... Acts 7:59-60 NIV; While they were stoning him, Stephen prayed, “Lord Jesus, receive my spirit.” Then he fell on his knees and cried out, “Lord, do not hold this sin against them.” When he had said this, he fell asleep. * Jesus is our Model... Luke 23:33-34 NIV; When they came to a place called the Skull, there they crucified him, along with the criminals – one on his right, the other on his left, Jesus said, “Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing.” * Jesus’ command to us... Luke 17:3-4 NIV; So watch yourselves. “If your brother sins, rebuke him, and if he repents forgive him. If he sins against you seven times in a day, and seven times comes back to you and says , ‘I repent,’ forgive him.” * How to treat enemies... On the contrary: “If your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him something to drink. In doing this, you will heap burning coals on his head.” Romans 12:20 NIV * I believe that your life must will be blessed through forgiving others. I want to leave this bit of advice with three simple word. LET IT GO If you have something that has bitterness in your life, LET IT GO. Bitterness is as bad as any cancer and will only grow and rob you of your joy and happiness. LET IT GO, LET IT GO, LET IT GO. Now would you like to choose to forgive for the benefit of others? Maybe your decision can bring an opportunity of redemption for others. So grab a piece of chocolate, ask God in prayer to help you LET IT GO, check out the comments to help put a smile on your face and finish up your workweek strong. I love you friend...
Posted on: Fri, 08 Nov 2013 04:56:22 +0000
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