Forgiveness Is For You As Much As it Is For Them

People do things that hurt or anger us, many times those who you have done much for or been there for. The more you love someone the more angry you are, the more upset you are… The act of forgiving someone is to cease to feel resentment against him/her. By releasing that anger you relieve yourself of the stress you are inhibiting. You feel better. One of the best words of advice I was given a long time ago was, when you do something with the best of intentions, in love and care or concern for someone else, own the blessing…If that person takes what you’ve done and misuses it or is not there for you when you need them, let them own their responsibility in that circumstance. Let go of that anger, learn the lesson of that circumstance, forgive and live!!!


Scripture of the Day: Matthew 18:21
“Then Peter said to him, “Lord, if another member of the church sins against me, how often should I forgive? As many as seven times?” Jesus said to him, “Not seven times, but, I tell you seventy-seven times.”


Prayer for the Day:
Father remove from me all resentment, all anger, all upset that my heart is light, caring and loving. I understand it is not for me to judge or avenge, so I give to you my burdens and release my circumstance to you, in Jesus’ name, Amen.

Thought for the day:
“When you hold resentment toward another, you are bound to that person or condition by an emotional link that is stronger than steel. Forgiveness is the only way to dissolve that link and get free “– Catherine Ponder

Goal for the day:
Forgive the person who hurt you. Disallow any negative thought regarding that person from this moment forward.

Discussion Topic: No Anger, No Link

Everyone has a circumstance that they have held on to. We may say “we forgive” but still anger to the thought of the situation. What would it take for you to let go?