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July 26th – Colossians 3:13

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Colossians 3:13

Forgiving those who’ve hurt us can be one of the most challenging aspects of our spiritual journey. The pain and betrayal often feel insurmountable, and can turn into bitterness and resentment. But in those times we face a crucial choice to make. We can be better or we can be bitter. The freedom we have in Jesus transforms our hearts, allowing us to soften and open ourselves to forgiveness. This freedom isn’t about ignoring the hurt or pretending it never happened. Instead, it’s about finding the strength through Christ to release the hold that past wounds have on us. Through Jesus, we gain the courage to forgive even the deepest hurts. Now forgiveness doesn’t always mean reconciliation, but it is a conscious decision to let go of our grievances. One that mirrors the grace which God extends to us. It frees us from the burden of anger and allows us to experience peace and healing. As we choose to forgive, we reflect Christ’s love and grace, preventing bitterness from taking root in our hearts.

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June 14th – Ephesians 4:7

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Ephesians 4:7

“But to each one of us grace has been given as Christ apportioned it.”

In her book “Forgiving What You Can’t Forget”, Lysa Terkeurst writes, “Left to my own deep, deep, woundedness, forgiveness can seem offensive, impossible, and one of the quickest ways to compound the unfairness of being wronged. I cry for fairness. I want blessings for those who follow the rules of life and love. I want correction for those who break them. Is that too much to ask?” When someone hurts us it’s natural to want to see them hurt in return. After all it is “an eye for an eye” right? Not for followers of Jesus. Everyone wants justice. To see the good rewarded and the wicked punished. But who gets to decide who deserves what? God. That’s who. Only He doles out perfect justice. And speaking of justice, it do us well to remember our own guilt and the abundance of unmerited favor and mercy made available to us daily through Christ. And just as God has generously forgiven us, He calls us to extend that same grace and forgiveness to others.

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