Forgiveness is a spiritual salve. Forgiveness is the balm we put on the wounds and it heals all manner of diseases. It also protects the wounds from becoming infected and becoming bitterness to the bones. Jesus is that healing balm. A pre-paid, prescribed medication, free to one and all, no health insurance needed. The only requirement is that you come and ask for it.
Many times, when Jesus healed the sick, He said, "Thy sins are forgiven," and the sick got up and walked. Jesus is our perfect example. It is because of His powerful example that we can forgive. As he hung on the cross dying, He said, "Father forgive them. They don’t know what they’re doing”. Jesus had done nothing wrong. Can we say that we are totally innocent and have done nothing wrong? The only sin Jesus had on Him was ours. He took on the sin of the world and died, and in those final minutes, He asked for forgiveness for man.
I know you may find this hard to believe but the person who offended you didn’t really know what they were doing. They have no idea of the long-lasting effect that abuse would have on your life. They were not aware that their actions and words would scar you for life, cripple you, or give you a limp. If you are not careful to forgive, your bitterness may one day cause you to abuse someone.
Let it go, so it can let you go. Forgive.
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