Bible Forgiveness

"...bearing with one another and forgiving one another, if anyone has a complaint against another; even as Christ forgave you, so you must do." Col. 3:13

If we want to know how to forgive all we have to do is follow God's example. "If my people...then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin and heal their land." 2 Chronicles 7:12

I've read 2 Chronicles many times. But, it wasn't until just recently, that I noticed something new. When God speaks of, "forgiving His people and healing the land", it's interesting how the word "forgive" comes before "heal".

God says that he will forgive and then He will heal. So that's a pretty strong indication to me that I must forgive those who hurt me before I can begin to heal from the offense.

Why Should I Forgive?

We must forgive in order to heal. Before I could heal from the pain of my divorce I had to move past the pain and hurt that was blocking my blessed future. In order to begin the healing process,I had to forgive. Set yourself free. Forgive and move forward.

We must forgive because God forgave us." And be kind one to another, tenderhearted forgiving one another, even as God in Christ for gave you.

We must forgive because unforgiveness opens the door for Satan to bring strife into our lives. "Now when you forgive anything, I also forgive. For if indeed I have forgiven anything, I have forgiven that one for our sakes in the presence of Christ. Lest Satan should take advantage of us; for we are not ignorant of his devices." 2Corinthians 2:10-11.

The enemy uses our pain to keep us trapped in past hurts. We must not allow him to use our unforgiveness to hold us hostage.

How Do I Forgive?

In order to forgive, you must decide to let go of the offense and free the offender. Let go of thoughts of anger and revenge. Trust God to deal with your offender. "Beloved, do not avenge yourselves, but rather give place to wrath; for it is written, "Vengeance is Mine, I will repay, says the Lord" Romans 12:19

God will handle those who hurt you, but in His own time and His own way. "Be not deceived, God is not mocked, what a man sows that he will also reap." Galatians 6:7.

The second thing you must do is plead the blood of Jesus over your past offenses and painful memories. And whenever that painful memory rears it's ugly head, you just say,

"I have forgiven _______. I plead the blood of Jesus over the painful memory of that event. I am healed from the hurt, in Jesus Name. Amen."

Forgive, heal, confess, and be blessed!

Leave Bible Forgiveness
Return to Articles

Go To Home Page