Scripture
Ephesians 2:4-6
But because of his great love for us, God, who is rich in mercy, made us alive with Christ even when we were dead in transgressions—it is by grace you have been saved. And God raised us up with Christ and seated us with him in the heavenly realms in Christ Jesus,
Observation
G4183 παράπτωμα paraptōma, trespass, transgression, sin against, to sin as a moral failure to keep a command, fig., stepping out of the bounds of God’s law
Application
I will forgive him or her if… Have you ever uttered these words or thought them? Aren’t you glad God hasn’t! Forgiveness is NOT a two-way street. Forgiveness is NOT fair nor is it equal. If it were, God would never forgive us. True forgiveness comes from love and grace. For us humans it is about freedom. It is not about freeing the person who wronged us by telling them they were right, it is OK they did that to us. It is setting ourselves free from the bondage of hatred. Be a Cupid. Shoot them with an arrow of love and grace. If nothing else you will feel better.
Prayer
Lord, thank you for your love and grace. You know the people who have hurt me. You know how hard it is for me to forgive them. Help me Lord to move on and free myself by using your love and grace to forgive them. ~Amen
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