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The Benefits of Forgiveness

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Good morning

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Worship song: Please Forgive Me

 


Meditation:

    Forgiveness is choosing to release negative emotions such as feelings of resentment, bitterness, anger, and the desire to seek revenge against those who have wronged us. This journey of forgiving allows wounds to mend, paving the way for inner peace, joy, and freedom from past hurts. True forgiveness is not possible by willpower alone. It is a spiritual transformation empowered by the Holy Spirit, our divine guide. It is the divine intervention of the Holy Spirit that leads us to do what is holy and righteous in the sight of God. Our willingness to forgive others, as well as ourselves, will bring peace to our lives. The scripture reminds us that if we do not forgive those who trespass against us, neither will our Heavenly Father forgive us. 

    Daily we sin against Almighty God, and when we pray, requesting forgiveness, we expect to be forgiven. If we learn to forgive others, the Lord will forgive us also. Our fellowship with God flows freely when we forgive those who trespassed against us. God is a merciful, forgiving, and compassionate God. As His followers, we are required to do likewise. Too often, we walk about with heavy hearts, clinging to the hurt and the pain caused by others, but if we only let go and let God, our burdens will be lifted. If we cherish hatred and resentment in our hearts, we block our connection to Jesus Christ, our main source. If we are unwilling to forgive those who deceive us, we allow the spirit of unforgiveness to control our hearts and minds. Refusing to forgive is like poison, it slowly erodes our conscience, corrodes our hearts, destroys our inner peace, and leaves us cold and callous.

Let us pray:

    Merciful and compassionate God, we need your divine help to eradicate the spirit of unforgiveness. Lord, we surrender to you our wounded hearts and the pain others have caused us. We lay down the heavy baggage that we carry in our hearts, O God. Father, please cleanse our hearts. Remove our hearts of stone and give us hearts of flesh furnished with mercy, empathy, kindness, love, peace, contentment, and compassion. Father, fill our hearts with your love and peace so we can extend it to those who hurt us. Abba Father, silence every negative word spoken over our lives that we have accepted as the truth. Help us instead to fully accept and embrace your promises, finding assurance and completion in your word. Heavenly Father, sanctify our hearts and minds through Your Son, Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior. Amen. 

Wishing you a peaceful day. ✌💕🙏

 

Comments

  1. AnonymousJanuary 3, 2026 at 1:22 PM

    The first thing comes to my mind is the song. I am forgiven, all because Jesus Christ was condemned, He didn't deserve it but all for humanity. What do we do for all of that. Lord I give you my all, my soul, our best. How grateful are we for His sacrificial death. May we receive His forgiveness and live in newness of life. 🙏🙏

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