If we deserved forgiveness, it wouldn’t be called grace. If we could earn it, it wouldn’t be real love. That type of radical forgiveness doesn’t seem humanly possible, but it is possible through the grace Christ has extended to each of us. Forgiveness sets you free and makes healing possible in the relationship. It’s been said, “Holding a grudge is like drinking poison and then hoping the other person dies.”
What are you holding onto that is only poisoning yourself? If we truly understand why Jesus died for us, and that it’s not by our works but by Jesus’ sacrificial love and grace… then and only then will we be able to truly forgive and truly love. Love ourselves, and others.
Stop trying to earn forgiveness or making others earn your forgiveness. That is no way to live. GOD has so much in store for you. You only have to ask him to help you in the area of forgiveness. Are you struggling to forgive yourself? Why? It’s ok to talk to someone about it. Ask Jesus to forgive you of your sins and then believe that his blood that was shed on the cross is enough. You are cleansed and no longer bound by sin. You are free in Christ Jesus. Start declaring your freedom!
Mary Smith Creative 