Forgiveness- the word that seems so easy to look at but so
hard to do; however www.freedictionary.com settles for the following definitions:
1.
“To
excuse for a fault or an offense; pardon,
2. To renounce anger or resentment
against or
3. To absolve from payment of (a debt,
for example).”
I know that we continually experience
situations which require pardon towards others for actions- however unimaginable-
towards us or people close to us. It is especially true when we expect the same
from others. With that said, of course, there remain numerous scenarios in
which the “forgive” or “forgiveness” is mentioned in the Word. One particular
scripture which places such emphasis rests with the Parable of the Unforgiving Debtor found in Matthew 18:21-22:
21 Then Peter came to him and asked, “Lord, how often
should I forgive someone who sins against me? Seven times?”
22 “No, not seven times,” Jesus replied, “but seventy times seven!
How impractical it sounds! I mean- Really!?!
Well one way of avoiding detrimental ails to the spiritual self thus causing
possible difficulty in drawing closer in relationship to Christ is to LET IT
(the issue) GO before it takes deep root in your heart making it harder to
overcome as time progresses. (Think of a 50 year old tree- no matter how many
times you cut it at the truck, it will continually grow because it roots are
deeply planted in the soil stretching further beyond unimaginable boundaries.
The only way to permanently void the perpetuation of this tree is to uproot it
ENTIRELY). However, I present to you further practical, biblical keys to
FORGIVENESS as afforded by Pastor Gregory Dickow (trust me, it works!):
1. Believe that God can turn the
situation around
2. Give up your right to be bitter
(Hebrews 12:13-15)
3. Do to fight back
(1 Peter 2:20)
4. Be patient- the willingness to
endure what has been done to me without retaliation and without giving up
5. Pray (Job 42:10)
"Forgiveness unlocks the door to your blessing. Forgiveness
is the gateway to your miracle”- Pastor Gregory Dickow
