One pivotal factor that often colors our identity and who we are, is our past. Bad things really do happen in life. Sometimes we hold on to the past through bitterness and unforgiveness. When we do, we bind ourselves to what has happened to us in the past. Once we recognize where we have experienced wounds, they can be healed. It is something that only you can do. Prayer from others certainly helps, but forgiveness is a choice that you must personally make. To get to any root of bitterness, and remove the poison that it produces in your life, the root needs to be exposed, and then forgiveness can come. God says that we are free in Christ. That means there is no bondage to the past or anything that will hold you back if you make the choice to forgive. Forgiveness is a choice, but for the believer, it isn’t an option. We must forgive. Freely we have received forgiveness, freely we should grant forgiveness. I realize that there are those who have deep wounds, but there is nothing too deep for God to reach if we will let Him. One stone, or one scoop full at a time, let’s see the mountain of pain removed as we live a life of forgiveness and then live free in God.
Say this with me…..
He who the Son sets free is free indeed.
I am free to live life to the fullest, and to enjoy this wonderful abundant life that Jesus came to give to me.
I forgive much because Christ has forgiven much in my life.
I am free from the law of sin and death.
I freely receive all that God has for me.
Be encouraged today that you are who God says you are, and you can be all that God says you can be. Your identity is in Him!
💜 Great word!