home be loved devotional practical living from god's word september 23rd

Forgiveness = Healing
“For if you forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will
also forgive you. But if you do not forgive men their trespasses, neither will
your Father forgive your trespasses.” Matthew 6:14-15
Often, when we are hurt, we hold a grudge and become bitter
and resentful. When we do this, we sin and block God’s work in our healing
process. A lack of forgiveness blocks our prayers as well.
How do we forgive someone who has deeply hurt us? We forgive
them in the same way that the Lord has forgiven us. God has forgiven us a huge
list of offenses, how can we not forgive another human being?
Thought for the Day: It is important to
forgive those who have offended you in order to stay in fellowship with the
Lord and to receive His healing touch.
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