The Power of Forgiveness

Forgiveness is a Holy power that can work for your benefit and those around you when properly used.


Make it a custom to apologize and make things right if you have offended, hurt, or brought any kind of pain to someone even if you don't believe you intentionally did anything wrong or even if you did, it was true. An apology has the powers to mend a broken friendship and allow peace in the presence of those you once was uneasy with. Apologizing allows the hinderance to be placed in the past and the friendship may continue on as if nothing ever happened. Being the bigger person, a leader, and a servant after God's own heart requires you to give an apology even if you feel you have done nothing wrong. If this person accepts the apology the friendship may continue on good terms. The Bible says if the persons does not accept you, dust your feet off and do not return.

Most of the time in the subject of forgiveness, it is not us who owe an apology, but it may be the other way around. The person may owe you an apology and have caused harm refusing to apologize. When this is the case, and you have found yourself at cross roads with an individual who refuses to ask for your forgiveness, or even mend the friendship some way some how, it is good to release this stress and burden and give it to God. The pain of releasing a friend is quite painful. We forgive the friend or family member for not wanting to apologize. We forgive them by not carrying the burden of this reality in our hearts. We forgive them for being who they are and accept that this is what they choose to do and how they choose to live their life. It is imperative that we know and understand God's love for us is above all else. Understanding God is protecting you always from friendships and relationships that was never truly foundational and good for you to begin with. Everything is not always what it seems. Anything that is real will be tested by fire, temptations, trials, and tribulations if it is real indeed. If the friendship or relationship did not pass the test and trial, then darling the person was not your true friend, the person was a counterfeit. Cast your burdens to God and forgive every single person who has ever hurt you including the counterfeits. Hold on to the good memories you have had with them so when you think of this person, it is a delightful thought. Release the pain and betrayal of them to God. Let your heart be light and fill it with the powerful love of God. Know that God loves you so much, He will reveal the intentions of the hearts to you always.

Forgiving someone who chooses to be unforgivable is a powerful act! Imagine that, forgiving the unforgivable! When we forgive others we do not do it to please the other person, but we do it for ourselves. We forgive because it cures our hearts from pain, malicious thoughts, and anger. Being angry at someone only will stress you and stress is the leading cause of disease so give the stress to God. Refocus your mind and heart on the things God has asked you to do. Your agenda is one of pure love, remember that.

Ask God that He can help you forgive and let go all thoughts, memories, images, and visions that do not serve the progression of God's Holy Kingdom. It is important that you forgive those individuals even though they never apologized to you. Go even further, wish them well in their journey of life. The key to letting a person go: is wishing them all goodness, mercy, and wellness in their life journey. This positive energy you send their way will release the burden and all stressors you have about them. The energy you give to someone returns to you as you are the wielder of the energy you give. A step further can be to close your eyes and imagine in your mind giving the person a beautiful flower and hugging them and waving goodbye. The imagination is a powerful resource and with your prayer of goodness aligning with the imagination this is sure to release the person in peace wishing them well and wishing them all happiness. The burden of having them as a thought will be released to God.

Our ability to forgive is so powerful that it can transform our day from a sad one to a day full of joy and bliss. Do not hold on to any thought that is not serving God and not serving you. Do not hold these thoughts captive, yet again, release your heavy burdens and poor thinking patterns to God. God will handle it if you release it to Him. Keep your heart pure and full of righteousness as God has intended. Do not quarrel with fools, but sit at the table of God's thanks giving. Give thanks for the opportunity you had to meet this individual. Give thanks to all the wonderful memories you once shared. Give thanks to how this person contributed and impacted your life for the greater good. Thank God for the moment in time that you were honored to meet this individual. Any other thoughts, return them to God. Remember to carry peace with you everywhere that you go. If a disagreement occurs, remember to give peace as an offering when misunderstandings and miscommunications happens.

Love those who hate you, as Jesus said it best, "They know not what they do". If they knew love and forgiveness was part of the recipe to a joyful life, they would come running to the heart of Christ. Forgiveness is a power that takes less focus from what is going on in the world and all its drama and refocuses this attention and energy to what really matters: being about your Father's business.

When we understand hurt people, hurt people and that not all people who claim to know Christ really know Christ in their hearts and in their everyday life. It is a great habit to practice forgiveness everyday. Forgive yourself if necessary. Forgive yourself for not meeting certain expectations, standards, and benchmarks. Dwell in the grace of God and allow God to lead your steps right where He wants you to be. The power of forgiveness can transform your day and your life. Forgiveness can transform the way you deal with the relationships in your life and it can change the way you walk in life. Forgiveness is fundamental for a joyful life and youthful appearance. Find something to forgive today. Anything that is heavy on your mind deserves to be forgiven and given to God!

Make a heart felt prayer to God today that you forgive it all no matter what it is. That God may give you the discernment , wisdom, and learning lesson in this situation that you may continue to lead a life after God's own heart. That the situations you went through was a learning lesson and you have succeeded in gaining the wisdom and releasing it all to God. We succeed when we get through it and not become it. We live our lives dedicated to God and being at God's service. Part of spreading the good news means that we also live by it! By forgiving those who have not forgiven us, unknowingly we are giving them the gift of grace as God has given us. Forgive and give pardon for the sake of Gods business and work in the kingdom of God in order that His work be done so His promises may be fulfilled!





Bible Verses:

Acts 2:28
Peter replied, “Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins. And you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.

Mark 11:25
And when you stand praying, if you hold anything against anyone, forgive them, so that your Father in heaven may forgive you your sins.

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

Luke 6:37
Do not judge, and you will not be judged. Do not condemn, and you will not be condemned. Forgive, and you will be forgiven.

Ephesians 4:32
Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.

Mathew 6:14
For if you forgive other people when they sin against you, your heavenly Father will also forgive you

Psalm 86:5
You, Lord, are forgiving and good, abounding in love to all who call to you

Matthew 18:21-22
Then Peter came to Jesus and asked, 'Lord, how many times shall I forgive my brother or sister who sins against me? Up to seven times?' Jesus answered, 'I tell you, not seven times, but seventy-seven times.'

Hebrew 8:12
For I will forgive their wickedness and will remember their sins no more.

Psalm 32:1
Blessed is the one whose transgressions are forgiven, whose sins are covered.

Proverbs 17:9
Love prospers when a fault is forgiven, but dwelling on it separates close friends

Proverbs 10:12
Hatred stirs old quarrels, but love overlooks insults.

Matthew 10:13-14

If the home is worthy, let your peace rest on it; but if it is not, let your peace return to you. And if anyone will not welcome you or heed your words, shake the dust off your feet when you leave that home or town.