FREEDOM IN FORGIVENESS (2)

Read: PHILIPPIANS 3:13-14

Meditation verse:

“Brethren, I do not count myself to have apprehended; but one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind and reaching forward to those things which are ahead” (Philippians 3:13)

How do you begin your journey today towards forgiveness and wholeness?

Accept God’s forgiveness: When God forgives us, He wipes the slate clean and remembers the offence no more. So, you must accept God’s forgiveness and move on, else you will continually dwell in self-condemnation. That voice of condemnation within you belongs to the devil. The bible calls him the ‘accuser of brethren’. Resist him and he will leave you alone (James 4:7).

Forgive yourself: You must also forgive yourself before you can forgive others. You must settle scores with yourself. Learn to pardon yourself for the very many ways you may have messed up your life, you did not know any better. If you knew it all, then you would be God. But you are not, you are human. You must make peace with the old. With peace comes clarity, hope, and the inspiration to dream again. The heart is a bucket of ideas and vision, but it must be guarded with peace. With calmness, comes the ability to hear God’s voice.

Forgive yourself and Let God’s peace guard you out of the storms of unforgiveness. If you persist in the storm, your dreams, vision, relationships and even your health may be destroyed. When Jesus was preparing to leave His disciples, He said “peace I leave with you, my peace I give you, not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid” (John 14:27). On appearing to His disciples after His resurrection, again He said, “peace be with you”. Peace is very important.

Forgive others: You must forgive others if you want God to forgive you. “And forgive us our debts as we forgive our debtors” (Mathew 6:12). You are doing yourself a favour by forgiving others. Forgiveness sets you free; it restores order and wholeness within you. By forgiving them, you are opening your heart to receive God’s blessings. Why not begin your journey towards forgiveness and wholeness in this new month?

IN HIS PRESENCE is written by Oke Chinye.
Have you asked Jesus Christ to come into your heart?

He says in Mathew 11:28, “come unto me all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.” He longs to give you rest."

Would you like to do so now? Here’s a prayer you can say:
Dear Jesus, I believe that You died to save me from all my sins. Today, I invite you into my heart and I accept you as my Lord and Saviour. Please forgive all my sins and help me to live my life for You.

If you prayed this prayer, send me an email at rockteachingministry@gmail.com

I would love to pray with you personally and send you a copy of my book; ‘Living the Life’ to encourage you as you begin your new life in Christ.