TOPIC: FORGIVE OTHERS (Part 2)
BIBLE TEXT: “And whenever you stand praying, if you have anything against anyone, forgive him and let it drop (leave it and let it go), so that your Father Who is in heaven may also forgive you your (own) failings and shortcomings and let them drop.” – Mark 11:25, AMP.

As you live life, people will make you mad, betray you, undermine you, disrespect and do to you things you are displeased about. You must allow God to deal with the issues and not hold anything to heart. This is because hate in your heart will consume you too. No one gets better being bitter. I believe this is one of the reasons we are counselled in scripture to forgive those who hurt us, because God can make what was meant for evil to turn for our good if we let him.

One factor that can weaken our voice in prayer is our refusal to allow God to work in us to forgive others who trespass against us. Forgiveness is agreeing with the principles of God. Forgiving others for what they did does not mean you agree with what they did, and it doesn’t mean they had a right to do what they did, but you have consciously decided not to allow the terrible past to control the future. One way to forgive those who hurt you is by praying for them and reaching out to them with acts of kindness. As you do this, the weight of bitterness and hurt starts getting lighter, and before you know it, you are completely free from the burden of anger and bitterness. God always rewards those who obey his Word to forgive, first with his peace, and then other blessings will come.

WISDOM PUSH:
1. Be ready to forgive any offence no matter how much it hurts; forgive wholeheartedly.
2. Choose to reverence God by abiding by His principles.

TODAY’S DECLARATION:
I declare that God’s peace is rich in my heart, and I depend on Him in all things.

DAILY BIBLE READING:

Day meditation: 1 Chronicles 17-19.

Night meditation: John 10:1-21.