Word from God’s Word-Forgive

JOHN SHIRK – Today’s Word from God’s Word is Forgive.

Forgiveness is a decision not to hold someone’s sins against them. When this happens, we give up the right to retaliate against them for the way they mistreated us. We say no to revenge. This is an effective way to keep bitterness and anger from tearing us apart inwardly. We keep the door open for reconciliation to take place, which brings peace and harmony back into the relationship. Forgiveness is a form of extraordinary love.

Remembering what Jesus did for us at the cross gives us the courage to seek forgiveness rather than vengeance.

Colossians 3:13 says, “Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you.”

Discover how the word “Forgive” can have an impact on your life in the Year of God’s Word.

John Shirk

john@wjtl.com