The true condition of our heart is revealed in the way we treat other people.

Many times when people hurt us, betray us or mistreat us, we feel unforgiveness and pain. 

This week I had an opportunity to forgive someone who has hurt me deeply for years. I was on my way to Houston and the Lord began to deal with me about this issue. I have fought talking about it for years. The pain and wounds were too deep. But I truly believe the Lord's love for me brought it back to my mind. His beckoning was very gentle and  kind.  

I didn’t feel condemnation or guilt, I felt his love. We must remember how much the Lord loves us. He knew how hurt I have been, and how deep my pain went. So right there in my car the precious Holy Spirit began the healing of my pain and hurt with such sweet warmth of God's anointed love and grace. I cried most of the way there. IT WAS AWESOME!

It made my heart so soft. I was broken. The pain vanished and a love for that person entered my heart, it caused me to cry out for the Lord to love them like I was feeling right then. My heart was changed regarding this person.

Forgiveness released me! My spirit and mind were freed. How awesome it felt!

Having a forgiving spirit is not only something the Lord wants all of us to do individually—

He also wants us collectively, as a church, to be characterized by a forgiving spirit.

The Lord reminded me that our hurting world is watching us. Church come on now!
What do they see?

For years the problem of unforgiveness has plagued churches, families and individuals.
I have seen people who won't speak to each other because of some minor disagreement; people who look down their noses and say, "She hurt me or he hasn't spoken to me." But sometimes real hurts have been done. I understand.

Even so, we have to be the kind of church where anyone and everyone feels loved, forgiven and welcome—no matter who they are or what their past has been.

The Lord has given us a second, third, fourth and If you are like me, two hundred thousand and counting chances;

We should do the same for each other. Regardless who has wronged you.

We owe it to Jesus to forgive.

Everything it seems in my life leads to the issue forgiveness.

Whether I dealing with my family, my children or co-workers, Everything that is done, spoken or thought leads to the issue of forgiveness.  

I also understand from time to time, we all get hurt, but the person who won't forgive is the one who remains miserable. I was miserable for years, but on the other hand, the person who can overlook hurt and forgive will be freed and live happy.

Being hurt by people is inevitable, but with forgiveness, relationships can be mended and restored.

Remember, very few of the hurts we suffer are done intentionally. If we are going to have relationships, we must understand that people are going to hurt us...just like we sometimes hurt them. Those things just happen—even in the best of relationships.

Even when we hurt our Lord, He is always willing to forgive. He is anxious to heal you and extend His kindness into our lives.

I John 1:9 says "If we will confess our sins, God is faithful to forgive us."

I heard of a man who was once involved in a hit and run accident. He had been drinking and somehow sideswiped another car. The other car stopped, but the offender took off. Finally, he couldn't live with the guilt any longer—so he went to the police station and turned himself in and confessed to what he had done.

Maybe that's what you need to do today in a spiritual sense—to "turn yourself in" and confess your unforgiveness before the Lord. No matter how difficult it is to face those failures, He is always willing to cover you with his precious love and eternal forgiveness. You will be blessed you did.

Blessings,

Danny                          Let me know your thoughts!