The Wonders In Forgiveness - Part 2

The Importance of Forgiveness

Jesus emphasizes the importance of our forgiveness of others in Mark 11:25 by linking it to the Father's continuing forgiveness of us.

Jesus makes this point even more clearly in the parable of the Unforgiving Servant (Matthew 18:23-35). A king forgave one of his servants a large amount of debt, but the servant would not forgive his fellow servant a small debt. As the parable ended, the king’s wrath was unleashed on the unforgiving servant.

When I struggled to forgive someone once, God clearly reminded me of our essential need to forgive when I read Matthew 6:15: "But if you do not forgive others, then your Father will not forgive your transgressions." Ouch! Pray now and forgive that person who may have wronged you.

Another step that is part of the Prayer, Care & Share (PCS) guide, encourages you to expand a step you may have already read about here, which is to ask the Lord's blessing upon people and places around you. As you do that, you should also include people that have wronged you or your families! If this has been difficult for you, God may be asking you to forgive that person first. Forgiveness releases God's grace to truly bless them.

Forgiving our enemies is not easy. But just as it is necessary to accept and believe in Jesus’ death on the cross for forgiveness of our sins, it is spiritually imperative that we forgive others.

Your PRAY NOW Challenge: "Lord Jesus, I praise You for the joy of Your salvation in my life, through your death on the cross. Now, Lord, please give me Your grace to forgive those who have wronged me, as you commanded. In Jesus’ name I pray, amen."

It can be challenging to identify those who’ve wronged us (or our loved ones), forgive them, and even ask God to bless them. However, if we want to become mature believers, it is essential.

Personal Help

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Prayer Points                                               

That God will always help you forgive, too

•That God will help you get rid of negative emotions

•That God will keep you from being unforgiving

•Help you realize the spiritual necessity of forgiving those who have wronged you or your loved ones .

•That you will be willing to follow Jesus’s example of forgiveness and love

•Help you confess your sins - especially if that has included holding forgiveness back from others

•Help you release any grudges you might be holding onto.

•Give you the power, through His Holy Spirit, to not only forgive your enemies, but to start asking God to bless them.

•Help you realize the spiritual necessity of forgiving those who have wronged you or your loved ones .

•Show you what an amazing free gift you’ve received: salvation through Christ's death on the cross

• We would be able to truly forgive others from our heart

• We would let God's forgiveness wash over us afresh

• Your Life will experience incredible revival