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Forgiveness : The Key to Freedom!

by susan Finny Daniel  
12/04/2014 / Christian Living

We are always proud to say that we follow Jesus Christ. We show that by loving others and being concerned about their life Through our lives we try to show that we do what Jesus did and taught us. But we see at many times we simply ignore the main and most important part of being like Jesus. is, Forgiveness. Forgiveness means letting go.Forgiveness does not come easily. It comes through much hard work and perseverance.

It is easy to make excuses and blame others , and justify our actions and attitude . It is easy to say its his fault. It is easy to point a finger at a person. I have heard most people saying.. "I forget".. but it is very rare to hear.. "I forgive". And indeed it is hard for us to forgive someone who has done wrong to us. One Christian lady kept on provoking me through different means. She had given me much trouble. I kept quiet and I prayed about this. Because of that person I had to face much difficulty. My life itself had changed negatively. I went through bitter pain.This was my first experiance. I know who I am in Christ. So I had forgiven her. I prayed all the way saying " Lord..I am Your daughter. I do Your ministry. Help me to forgive ,forget and let go of what she had done to me."

Jesus showed forgiveness through His own life. After His birth the Bible mentions about Him only at the age of 30.That too a short period of 30 -33 years. That is just 3 years.And within that short span we know... Jesus gave food to the hungry.. healed the sick.. showed love and care to those who were rejected ignore and insulted by the society. But all we can see is.. in return.. the same people blamed Him...threw stones at Him.. mocked at Him..rejected Him..and crucified Him. But Jesus.. He just forgave them. His disciple Judah Iscariot.. he betrayed Jesus. But He loved him and was worried about Him. Friends..is it possible for us to do the same? Also we know that Jesus had loved Peter very much.But when He was caught and arrested Peter denied knowing Jesus 3 times. But Jesus forgave Him.That is why Jesus came to Peter when he was fishing in the lake.

The world will hurt us ,reject us.People will do hard and terrible things to us. But we should always forgive and forget. I agree that when we are angered our emotions come out in words. But we should take that thing very serious in our life. Parents and children have issues.Husband and wife have issues. But these happenings are seen with a negative eye. When a person gets angry with you, he or she might say unwanted hurting and insulting things. Harsh words may come due to the uncontrollable anger.We should remember that he or she might have not meant to say and act like that. We should forgive them. If we look at the negative side..we can never forgive and forget. Especially married couples. Many families are destroyed because they cannot forgive and forget.Forgiveness is a choice. And we must choose to forgive those who have done us wrong. Then give them into God's hand. Leave it there itself. Give your hurt and hard feelings to Him. Pray and break the bondage of unforgiveness.
Unforgiveness is a form of hatred against another. The feeling of hatredness or bitterness is a poison. The reason the devil wants you to hold on to bitterness is because it is a deadly poison to your soul.We should never hold on to bitterness and hatredness and unforgiveness.

When God reminds you to forgive do not ignore. Allow God to set you free. You will never regret it. Release yourself from the hurt feelings and let them go.Stop carrying those feelings and burdens and let that poison out of your soul. If you are a true Christian it is your responsibility to forgive others.It is high time you forgive and set yourself free from the burdens you carry. Do not delay. Do it today. You will experience freedom like never before.

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