Forgive the Act, Remember the Lesson

Today’s Scripture: Matthew 5:44-48

⁴⁴But I tell you: Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, ⁴⁵that you may be sons of your Father in heaven. He causes his sun to rise on the evil and the good, and sends rain on the righteous and the unrighteous. ⁴⁶If you love those who love you, what reward will you get? Are not even the tax collectors doing that? ⁴⁷And if you greet only your brothers, what are you doing more than others? Do not even pagans do that? ⁴⁸Be perfect, therefore, as your heavenly Father is perfect.

Today’s Scripture Message:

Years ago I was hurt considerably by a family member. I forgave that person and did not let what was done to me, even though I never received an apology for it, keep its power over me.  What I gained from that situation was a better awareness of the possibility of what could happen, not in expectation of it, but in lesson by way of not placing myself or anyone in a place or position promoting this potential behavior.  I am more aware as a parent because of it and have raised my children in a manner ensuring my oversight will not present the opportunity to experience what I did.  Knowing I can not change what I experienced, I can move forward affecting the future and lessening the opportunity for reoccurrence in the lives of others.

Jesus died for our sins that we are forgiven. How can you expect forgiveness and be unwilling to forgive? You can not keep looking backwards expecting to move forward. While lessons of the past inspire wisdom for the present and future it is the lesson that is to be remembered, not the pain of the circumstance.  You have been delivered; expect to use what you’ve received in the new life you were given as your spring board to the growth and change you are seeking to see in your life.  Forgiveness is as much for you as it is for the person(s) you are forgiving. Letting go and forgiving others is always a two sided street. 

Thought for the Day:

You are responsible for your life. You can't keep blaming somebody else for your dysfunction. Life is really about moving on.

- Oprah Winfrey

Goal for the Day:

Release what is holding on to you. Remember the lesson and effect every moment presented you, positively.

Happy 104^th Day of the New Year!!!

Forgive and Forget the Feelings of Pain Remember the Lesson of Your Living & Greatly Affect the Future!!!

Many Blessings!!!