Matthew 6:14-15 (Amplified Bible) For if you forgive people their trespasses [their reckless and willful sins, leaving them, letting them go, and giving up resentment], your heavenly Father will also forgive you. But if you do not forgive others their trespasses [their reckless and willful sins, leaving them, letting them go, and giving up resentment], neither will your Father forgive you your trespasses.
I thought I had forgiven a person but something happened yesterday that triggered an instant anger. God told me I had merely hidden that hate and not dealt with it. He told me, “Okay so this thing made you angry, now what are you going to do about it?” I have a choice I can remain angry and act on this anger which would hurt a lot of people but mostly my walk with God, or I could forgive them and let God handle them. I do not want to grieve the Holy Spirit so I am choosing to forgive. This is not easy especially when it comes to hurting our kids, but God wants us to understand that we did more to His Son, Jesus, because of our sins, than anyone will ever do to our kids but He still chose to forgive us. How can He forgive and fellowship with us when we are carrying around hate and unforgiveness refusing to do the same for others? Ask yourself, “is there anyone that because of your unforgiveness is keeping you from receiving from God.” Don’t let this come between you and God.
Love and God Bless,
Cindy Irwin
