Forgiveness

Colossians 3:13 reads, "Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you".

I chose to start this post with a scripture-- because as I was preparing my spirit to be led by the Holy Spirit, I had to get myself aligned with God's word. I don't know about anyone else-- but "FORGIVENESS" can be quite challenging for me at times. However, it not "optional", it's a mandate from God.

As a young girl growing up, I was deeply hurt by my dad because he didn't afford me the opportunity to be a "daddy's girl"! Guess what? This is the best part--God provided me the opportunity, to forgive my daddy, prior to him being murderd eight years ago. The moment I forgave him, I started walking in freedom because I was no longer bound, by that pain that I carried for many, many years. Ephesians 4:31-32 states, "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".

Another very painful experience that I endured was my divorce. There were lots and lots of nights and days where I asked God, "why me"? Then the Holy Spirit reminded me of this scripture, Isaiah 40:31 "But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength.They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary,they will walk and not be faint". So as I was trusting my Savior through the pain, He was teaching me, yet again, the process of, "forgiveness". This by no means has been an overnight process--There are still days where I have to run back to the cross and literally beg God, to help me, to forgive my ex-husband. The devil will bring back the pain to keep me bound--But I know that there's freedom in "forgivenes". God has helped me throughout this whole process and I know He'll do the same for you!!!

Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins (1 Peter 4:8).