"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."
Matthew 6:14-15
I am not sure how much clearer these words can be to us. If we do not forgive others, our sis are NOT forgiven. Just reading those words make me shudder. I sin before my feet hit the ground---and before I even see a single person! My mind races with thoughts of annoying things and people and I begin to grumble. The thought of not being forgiven of the small things let alone the HUGE things I do is terrifying.
Today, as I knelt before the Lord, out of nowhere I began weeping. Weeping so much I was shaking. I heard myself begin to forgive certain people for their gossip against me, others for letting me down, and still others for what I perceive to be their lack of loyalty. Are you seeing a pattern here? It was them, them, them. I paused and then asked God to forgive ME for where I went wrong in those relationships. Who knows the full truth but God?
I got up from praying and put on my praise music. My heart seemed so much lighter and my mind was filled with good thoughts. Priceless peace came as well. I can only thank the Holy Spirit who lead me to pray this way. I feel renewed.
If there is someone you are harboring unforgiveness toward, release them. For you. And for them. But mostly so you can completely honor the Lord.
Father, only You know the depths of my pain. Only You know why I feel the way that I do. I ask you to come and heal me of unforgiveness. Let me walk a path of righteousness, free from bitterness and upsetment. In Jesus' Name.
Amen
