FORGIVENESS

"But if ye do not forgive, neither will your Father which is in heaven forgive your trespasses."

Mark 11:26
King James Version

We want God to forgive us when we sin and hurt Him but there are times when we refuse to forgive the ones who hurt us. How dare you and I ask God to forgive us if we aren't willing to forgive those who hurt us.

None of us are perfect. All of us hurt others at times. Instead of letting hatred and unforgiveness remain in our heart, we need to ask God to help us forgive those who hurt us. We should follow the example that Jesus gave us about forgiving others.

"When Jesus had lifted up himself, and saw none but the woman, he said unto her, Woman, where are those thine accusers? hath no man condemned thee? She said, No man, Lord. And Jesus said unto her, Neither do I condemn thee: go, and sin no more." John 8:10,11

May God have mercy on us if we refuse to forgive those who hurt us. He forgave us and we crucified His beloved Son. It was your sins and my sins that Jesus died for on that cross of agony and pain.

Thank You for dying for my sins, Jesus. I love You. Thank You for all You have done for me, especially for never leaving me.

Joanne Lowe
April 24, 2022