Be kind and helpful to one another, tender-hearted [compassionate, understanding], forgiving one another [readily and freely], just as God in Christ also forgave you.
Ephesians 4:32
Three Truths About Forgiveness:
- In order for relationships to work, we must let the One who designed them define them.
- My relationship with God is inseparable to my relationship with the people God has put in my life.
- “Unforgiveness is like drinking poison and hoping the other person dies.”
Forgiveness is Not:
- It’s not minimizing the seriousness of the offense.
- It’s not reconciliation.
- It’s not forgetting what happened.
1. Pray for them.
“You have heard that it was said, ‘Love your neighbor and hate your enemy.’ But I tell you: Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you.”
(Matthew 5:43-44 NIV)
2. Bless them.
Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse.
(Romans 12:14 NIV)
3. Forgive others as Jesus has forgiven you
Be kind and helpful to one another, tender-hearted [compassionate, understanding], forgiving one another [readily and freely], just as God in Christ also forgave you.
Ephesians 4:32
21 Days of Prayer - Make plans to be part of "21 Days of Prayer" beginning Sunday, August 1st. Daily Prayer services Monday-Friday 6:00-7:00am & Saturdays 9:00-10:00am (There will be a special prayer experience for kids as well on Saturday mornings.). For more information visit www.cityhills.com/21days
