Meditate On
And be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one
another, even as God in Christ forgave you.
Ephesians 4:32
Forgive
As God Has Forgiven You
Once, I met a sprightly Christian lady in her seventies
who looked a lot younger than she was. Curious, I decided to find out the secret
of her youthfulness. As we talked, I learned that she was someone who was
easygoing—this happy-go-blessed lady doesn’t take things to heart when offended
and is quick to forgive or let go.
She reminds me of an encouragement that God gives us in
His Word: Be tenderhearted and forgiving. My friend, God has your best
interests at heart when He tells you to forgive and let go. He wants you to be
happy and to live a long, healthy life. Nursing a hurt or anger against someone
and having unforgiveness in your heart aren’t worth losing your joy, peace and
health over.
Beloved, if you find it difficult to forgive someone,
then look to the cross and see how perfectly God has let go every sin you have
and will ever commit. Bring Jesus into your bitter situation. When you know how
perfectly He loves you and has forgiven you, you’ll be able to forgive that
person too. And the more you let go of offences against you, the less the enemy
is able to make inroads into your mind, heart and body. Like the lady I mentioned,
you’ll live a happier, healthier and longer life, with a lot fewer wrinkles and
frown lines!
BLESSINGS
JOSEPH PRINCE
