Is Complete Forgiveness Possible?
What about the uncle, boss, friend or even the person who violated and stole your innocence? What about yourself? What about the father or mother who abandoned you when you were small? What about that gossiper that keeps spreading lies and falsely accusing you? What about the drunk driver who crashed into the car that killed a loved one?
This list could go on and on but the question is- Is complete forgiveness possible? Some have said that they could forgive only certain offenses, but not others. Some say maybe, but it would take some time. Some have said “No, I just can’t forgive”.
No matter what your story- I do believe complete forgiveness is possible. Depending on what has been done to you, will determine the time and amount of Gods ability to help you complete the forgiveness process.
The man in the bible was seriously in debt to a judge. Some say that his debt in our day would have been somewhere over a million dollars- but yet the judge forgave him of the debt, released him and was moved with compassion. Not sure I could of done that- just saying! The judge didn’t forgive him because of how good he was, but simply because of grace. How awesome is that? But wait! This guy who was in debt leaves the judge and went a found a guy who owed him a couple hundred bucks. He immediately freaks out! He demands his money, grabs him by the throat and throws him in prison. What the heck?!? Did he forget about the grace that was just given to him. Did he remember, but just didn’t care? Not fully sure about him, but I know we operate the same at times. We all forget and need to be reminded of how much we have been forgiven.
I know that as I keep reminding myself, forgiving others happens quicker and easier. Over the next several blogs, I will communicate some simple truths and life experiences on this topic of Forgiveness. Take some time and ask, “Have I forgiven those who have done me wrong?” If not, just quiet your heart for a moment and talk to the Lord about it. Hear yourself saying the words “I forgive ____________”. No I am not on something, this stuff really does work and allows for such peace and joy in life. Why live bitter? This act is more for your benefit, than for them. You may never get anything in return from the offender, but you will get something from the Lord. You get peace that doesn’t make sense, and clarity of mind, and a lighter heart free from the heaviness of bitterness and pain. Even if you cannot speak to them face to face- say it anyways and release the hurt, wound, and person(s) to Jesus. You don’t need the extra emotional baggage any longer. Remember this is not a ‘once and done’, but it is a process. Begin it today!
