How convicting is that?! Forgiveness has been a strong theme in my life over the past year or so; I know that God is teaching me something. Little by little I have asked God for help with forgiving certain "wrongs" or certain people. Then something happens that fires me up again, and I realize I haven't forgiven them that much after all. Sometimes my own sin is so clear to me.
I know that I should forgive. While we were yet sinners, Christ died for us (Romans 5:8). In light of my sin, how can I think that I deserve anything but death? Still, Jesus went to the cross for me, and He calls me to follow Him, growing more and more like Him.
I know that I should love and pray for my enemies (Matthew 5:44). I have learned through experience that my heart can change toward someone--yes, even toward an "enemy"--through prayer. What if instead of wishing someone the worst, you prayed for him and believed that your heart could change toward him?
I don't have the answers on this one. Forgiveness is tough, and it becomes even harder as bitterness takes root. But God's grace is enough.
Please share your thoughts.
Thanks for sharing this!
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