What is more powerful than a heart that is set free. As we conclude this week talking about forgiveness as a characteristic of a loving person, I must say that there is such great joy in seeing someone released from the chains of the past when they decide to forgive. It is such joy to see the joy come back to one who has held onto past hurts, and chooses to let them go. Seeing people set free is one of the greatest joys of serving in ministry. With the unspeakable things that are in the past of some of those we come into contact with, we can understand the forgiveness dilemma. The questions and the blame and guilt can be overwhelming. But we serve a God who can turn situations around. What has happened in the past, does not have to color our future. We can walk free. In Christ we are free to be everything God desires for us, regardless of our past. What a great God we serve!
As we close out this week, remember these powerful words of forgiveness:
I’m sorry
I didn’t mean to disappoint you
I will change my actions
I will forgive you
I will release you
I will love you.
These forgiveness words can change your world. When we learn to give forgiveness and receive forgiveness, we are demonstrating the characteristics of a loving person, and that is who we are called to be!
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