"I can forgive, but I cannot forget," is only another way of saying, "I cannot forgive." -Beecher
Ephesians 4:32 And be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ's sake hath forgiven you.
One of the most basic things Christians can do is forgive one another. Forgiveness isn’t natural but should be for the Christian. It isn’t easy but it should be easier for the Christian. It isn’t popular but should be exemplary for the Christian. Forgiveness is what is needed to move on for the glory of God.
Child of God, God’s mercy shines when we forgive as Jesus has forgiven us. God’s grace is on display when we love one another. We exalt Jesus in our lives when we get out of the me, mine, myself, attitude and forgive those who have deeply wounded our hearts! When we don’t forgive, we give way to the enemy and He has a field day! He enjoys wrecking friendships and destroying families.
Christian, who are you yielding your life over to when you don’t forgive that spouse that abused you? Who are you yielding your life to when you will not forgive that spouse who walked out on you and the kids? Christian, who are you yielding to when you will not forgive?
