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FORGIVENESS
 
Forbearing one another, and forgiving one another. If any man have a quarrel against any: even as Christ forgave you, so also do ye.
Colossians 3:13
 
Forgiving someone when they have offended, wronged, insulted, deceived, rejected, betrayed, disappointed or hurt you is a challenge, not only for new Christians, but for mature Christians as well. There is a tendency to want to get back at people so that they will feel as bad as you do or worse. Even if you don't get back at them you can end up hurting yourself more than the person that wronged you, when you hold on to your feellings.

 

Until you begin to operate in God's will concerning forgiveness you are allowing the devil to use you to contribute to your own bitterness, anger, hostility or depression. When God forgives you he also forgets, and doesn't hold what you've done against him over your head and continually remind you of your wrong doings. The most painful part of the offense is the memory itself. That's why you need to put it behind you as soon as possible.

 
And their sins and iniquities will I remember no more. Hebrews 10:17
 
God wants you to forgive and give the hurt and pain over to him. He doesn't wamt you to plan any vengeful acts against anyone.
 

For we know him that hath said, vengeance belongeth unto me, I will recompense, saith the Lord. And again, the Lord shall judge his people. Hebrews 10:30
 
When you give up the anger, resentment, and thoughts of getting even, you are able to rest in God's  peace and joy. When you forgive you don't have to approve of what was done. It means that you have decided to love unconditionally and respect everyone. You have decided that the peace and joy of God is more favorable than bitterness in yur heart.
 
Walking around with the pain can contribute to stress which is related to heart trouble, cancer and depression. Negative thoughts about life and others are more prevalent when someone holds on to anger. Relationships with others are affected. It is not easy to be friendly and pleasant when you're upset with someone. Time spent thinking about revenge is time taken away from prayer time with God, helping others and caring for yourself.

 

                                    

 

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 PRAYER REQUESTS

 

Roderick Armstrong

Eric Welch

Lydia Ward

TaMeeka Ward

Ann Dafney

 Cartrail Davis


 

 

Bible Trivia Q & A

 

According to Jesus, what are the first and second commandments?

Mark 12:26-31

 

What are the consequences for a Christian who robs God, and those for the Christian who gives tithes and offerings?

Malachi 3:8-12

 

What is the destiny of a person who does not repent?

Luke 13:3.5

 

According to Jesus why do some not understand His speech or believe Him?

John 8:42-47

 

 How must we worship God?

John 4:24