Seeking The Peace Of The Kingdom
Seeking God….for Forgiveness to Heal Broken Relationships
Forgiveness……. the dictionary definition of “forgive” means: to give up resentment against or the desire to punish; stop being angry with; pardon.
Forgiveness doesn’t mean that I forget what has been done or to even trust the person again. Trust has to be earned. Forgiveness is a CHOICE, but the ABILITY to forgive needs the supernatural intervention of mighty King Jesus. The process of forgiveness is beyond my own abilities; however, the choice is always mine.
I have been through much. I’ve experienced physical and emotional hurt, rejection, a sense of abandonment and even betrayal by some family members, friends, church people and ministry leadership.
But through it all I’ve passionately asked the Lord to “guard my heart”. You see, forgiveness allows my heart to stay tender towards the things of the Lord and keeps anger and bitterness from poisoning my life and the lives of those I am around.
My reaction to hurtful people and s ituations needs to be a CHOICE to forgive. As I cry out to Jesus, He helps me through the process and at the end I no longer feel a sting of pain from the memory. I am able to truly pray God’s best for that person.
What choice will you make about the hurtful situations in your own life? In your childhood? I urge you to choose life…a life of freedom in forgiveness.
Come Holy Spirit………..
Tawnya Gardener
The Salvation Army
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