FORGIVENESS

“When ye stand praying, forgive, if ye have aught against any; that your Father also which is in heaven may forgive you you trespasses”. Mark 11: 25 KJV

In the Count of Monte Cristo, Edmond Dantes is betrayed by a dear friend. Dantes is then imprisoned and begins to contemplate his revenge, a revenge that fills the rest of the story. When the time comes to payback, it brings him a momentary sense of of pleasure.
Perhaps this hope for satisfaction drives those who refuse to forgive others. Giving up our anger and letting go the pain to forgive can appear as weakness, giving in, or just giving up. Many would prefer to give offender what they think the person deserves rather than show mercy.
In the scope of God’s kingdom, however, the forgiving heart is the heart that is close to God. He has brought people forgiveness through sacrifice of his Son. Forgiveness is essential for right relationship. If we want to stay connected to God, we must choose to forgive.

PRAYER: GOD GIVE ME A FORGIVING HEART