Forgiving Others

Forgiveness............

Matthew 6:15 (New Living Translation)

 But if you refuse to forgive others, your Father will not forgive your sins.

I struggle with forgiveness.....

When someone criticizes me, especially behind my back, it is hard not to feel angry, hurt, and unloved.


Webster Dictionary defines criticism as:
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1 : to consider the merits and demerits of and judge accordingly : evaluate

2 : to find fault with : point out the faults of

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Thank God, he forgives me for being imperfect .......(human).  THEREFORE, He commands me to forgive those who offend me!

But.... I struggle............. with really forgiving them!

I know the damage that unforgiveness does to relationships.

Proverbs 17:9 (New Living Translation)

 Love prospers when a fault is forgiven, but dwelling on it separates close friends.

God will deal with those who offend me.  So, I will rest in that TRUTH.


but...


I am accountable for my own heart and soul..........so......... I do what God commands me to do..........(gulp)


FORGIVE.

Now..... I am working on forgiving with a cheerful heart.........  That one's gonna take some work.