We cannot move calmly and confidently into the future until we make peace with our past.
We will not be forgiven by God unless we forgive those who we think have wronged us, regardless of whether they have repented or reconciled themselves to us. Anger and refusing to forgive are like anchors that hold us back, heavy burdens we carry willingly but needlessly. Anger hurts us more than it does the person we are angry at.
For Christians, this is not something that is optional, it is foundational... moreWe cannot move calmly and confidently into the future until we make peace with our past.
We will not be forgiven by God unless we forgive those who we think have wronged us, regardless of whether they have repented or reconciled themselves to us. Anger and refusing to forgive are like anchors that hold us back, heavy burdens we carry willingly but needlessly. Anger hurts us more than it does the person we are angry at.
For Christians, this is not something that is optional, it is foundational to our own salvation.
Matthew 6:15 But if you do not forgive men their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses.
We will not be forgiven by God unless we forgive those who we think have wronged us, regardless of whether they have repented or reconciled themselves to us. Anger and refusing to forgive are like anchors that hold us back, heavy burdens we carry willingly but needlessly. Anger hurts us more than it does the person we are angry at.
For Christians, this is not something that is optional, it is foundational... more