Forgiveness: Hallmark of the Strong

Father, Forgive them.... - Luke 23:34

One of the most powerful moments of Forgiveness recorded down in the Bible is the moment when Jesus prayed unto God to have mercy on the people who want him killed because they don't know what they are doing.

Forgiveness is easy to say or preach until you are hurt and you get to realise forgiveness is not that alway easy especially when you get hurt by those close to you.

Forgiveness can take time to process for some, forgiveness is a healing process for others. Whatever it is for you, there is need for us to forgive and let go. Not forgiving makes life miserable in the sense that you become bitter about the offence.

Jesus was asking God to forgive His attackers because true that forgiveness, they will come to know the true love of God. While we are yet sinners (offenders), Christ died for us. God forgave us unconditionally, in the same way, we are to forgive others.

Maybe someone has hurt you so bad and you find it difficult to forgive, all you need do is pray for a forgiving heart. To some forgiveness might not be instant as it takes time to process, nevertheless, the need to forgive can't be over-emphasis. We live in a world where people will offend us virtually everyday.

We will be doing ourselves harm when we refuse to forgive and let go of the hurt done to us. We are not fools for forgiving, rather we are better for forgiving.

We are forgiven so that we can forgive. God has forgiven us, so also in like manner, we are to forgive others. We forgive not because we are weak, we forgive brcause it is the right thing to do. Forgiveness is an hallmark of the strong.

It's a beautiful day, it's a beautiful morning. Do have a blessed.

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