Wednesday, February 22, 2006
Forgiveness
Forgiveness 21 February 2006
What is forgiveness? Why forgive? How to forgive? These are questions which I’ve struggled with for many years.
In past few weeks, for some particular reasons, I found myself very judgmental, impatient, inconsiderate and was feeling very unhappy with myself and others around me. I feel frustrated, I have no peace in my mind, in my heart.
To forgive (including important but mostly neglected ‘self forgive’) is to LET IT GO. Let the misdeeds, faults, failings etc GO.
The person who is forgiven is now FREE to move forward again.
The person who is forgiven is NO LONGER TRAPPED in his/her past.
Forgiveness is a GIFT given by the person who has been offended.
It’s also a CHOICE of that person.
The person who CHOOSES to forgive, not only sets the offender free, he/she also chooses to FREE himself/herself and he/she is NO LONGER TRAPPED.
Jesus asks Peter “Do you love me?” He didn’t ask “How useful are you to me?” Love myself, Love others. Forgive myself, forgive others – let it go. Set others free, set ourselves free!
Reset to ZERO EVERYTIME. Do not count those misdeeds, faults, failings etc.
PRAY FOR THE PERSON who has offended you.
God not only forgives our sins, HE helps us to learn from them.
Let’s constantly pray for God’s forgiveness of our sins and at the same time, ask God to help us forgive those who sin against us.
