“Forgive Others Not Because They Deserve It But Because You Deserve Peace”

1 Corinthians 13:4-7

Peace is defined as harmony; calm; serenity; truce; love. 

Today, January 23, 2022, I choose to forgive. I deserve peace and today I’m going to walk in it boldly. Regardless of what was said, done or thought towards me. I love you and there isn’t nothing you can do to change or alter it, because my love is truly genuine. Lord, I thank You for renewing by heart, mind and soul. The devil lose again. Lord, where you’re taking me, everybody can’t go and I understand that now. Forgiveness is not something that we say with our mouth. It is something that we do with our heart. Many people say they forgive, but they never truly forgive. They harbor a hidden bitterness in their heart. Imagine if God never truly forgave us. Where would we be? Hell where we belong. Forgiveness comes from God and when we forgive others that is an earthly reflection of God and His love being poured out on the cross of Jesus Christ. Jesus is why we forgive. Jesus is why we don’t want to hold on to grudges. He is worthy of it all. The price that was paid for us was too great. Holding a grudge doesn’t make us strong, it makes us bitter, forgiving doesn’t make us weak, it sets us free. Life becomes easier when we learn to accept an apology we never got. Forgiveness does not change the past, but it does enlarge the future. We should forgive others as quickly as we expect God to forgive us. It is just as necessary to forgive ourselves as it is to forgive others and the principal reason why forgiveness seemed so difficult is because we have neglected to forgive ourselves. 

I come by this morning to let you know forgiveness is a strength not a weakness. Forgiving gives you your well deserved  peace. Free yourself today. Romans 12:19-21 “Do not take revenge, my dear friends, but leave room for God’s wrath, for it is written: “It is mine to avenge; I will repay,” says the Lord. On the contrary: “If your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him something to drink. In doing this, you will heap burning coals on his head.” Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.” Be blessed and I love you!!! JE