4-8-04
Many times I hear from others lips,
oh! I have forgiven them? Yet,
the unforgiveness spills out as they relate
once again the hurt they feel.
My conclusion, you know when you have forgiven another,
you know if you feel forgiven by your God, and
if you have forgiven you.
It is gone,as though it never existed.
This is feeling and knowing that you are forgiven, and
confirms you did all you could to right a wrong.
Each act of forgiveness entails action
towards three people. Always!
I don't know how you look at it, but I have worked
with enough people to understand its workings.
It isn't what we think is the proper response to our hurt,
it is what God expects of you to forgive those three persons.
Lets face it, when it comes to being hurt by another, or
to our pride,there is never enough
of : the "I'm sorrys."
So few of us really examine the complete and correct way
to forgive, and get forgiveness.
This is one of Gods biggys,if it isn't done correctly,
you ,and only you leave the door open to your guilt.
When the Holy Spirit teaches, He is complete in
what is expected of you, by your God.
From your standpoint, forgiveness is asked for by you,
for your sin is against your God first,then from the person you
need forgiveness for the hurt you caused them,then from
yourself. Three (3)!!! Did you see that?
( Gods number for perfection).
Again,you ask forgiveness from your (#1.)God first ,because
whatever sin you committed, it was against Him first,
no matter who you sinned against.
Add to that first sin,whatever caused the first problem,
the additional sin of "anger".
Second, you ask forgiveness from that(#2.) person you
sinned against.
It doesn't matter if they forgive you, it would be nice,
but not necessary.
They may sound insincere,may lie to you, or say nothing.
It still doesn't matter, as long as you asked them
for forgiveness,in Gods eyes, you tried.
It is then on their hearts, that unforgiveness.
Lastly, you need forgiveness for(#3.) you.
Don't laugh, this world is full of well meaning
christians, who have lived all their lives in guilt: wondering why.
Remember this also, in this process of seeking
your forgiveness from all involved,
you must act upon your faith,believe it ,and it will be so.
While you waited for the other person to
apologize to you, your anger increased within you.
Once you ask the opposite(#2.)person for their forgiveness,
and either get it,or not; you wonder why you don't feel
forgiven.
This is the one portion which is always forgotten to receive
its forgiveness.
You are still angry at your God!
He again gets the fallout.
If you are the wounded party, go to that other person,
ask for forgiveness,for if they cannot ask because of
whatever the reason,then christian love demands that
from you.
Selfishness,is what your God wants to eliminate in you.
In reality, there would be no need for forgiveness if
selfishness were replaced with Gods love.
God commands,and wants most of all that you destroy
that "Old man in you", the sin,(selfishness you learned
when you walked in that world you came out of,and still
retain.
We wouldn't sin,if all things were done in love,
no one would be wounded or hurt,thus
no need for forgiveness.
God understands sin,this is why He replaces it
with His Love,this is your reason to change
from keeping your selfishness(sin) and learn how
to love.
Interesting huh!
"For if ye forgive men their trespasses,
your heavenly Father will also forgive you:
But if ye forgive not men their trespasses,
neither will your Father forgive
your trespasses."
Matthew 6;14,15
"But I say unto you, Love your enemies,
bless them that curse you, do good to them
that hate you, and pray for them which
despitefully use you, and persecute you;"
Matthew 5:44
In His forgiveness and love, lampwicke xxx
Many times I hear from others lips,
oh! I have forgiven them? Yet,
the unforgiveness spills out as they relate
once again the hurt they feel.
My conclusion, you know when you have forgiven another,
you know if you feel forgiven by your God, and
if you have forgiven you.
It is gone,as though it never existed.
This is feeling and knowing that you are forgiven, and
confirms you did all you could to right a wrong.
Each act of forgiveness entails action
towards three people. Always!
I don't know how you look at it, but I have worked
with enough people to understand its workings.
It isn't what we think is the proper response to our hurt,
it is what God expects of you to forgive those three persons.
Lets face it, when it comes to being hurt by another, or
to our pride,there is never enough
of : the "I'm sorrys."
So few of us really examine the complete and correct way
to forgive, and get forgiveness.
This is one of Gods biggys,if it isn't done correctly,
you ,and only you leave the door open to your guilt.
When the Holy Spirit teaches, He is complete in
what is expected of you, by your God.
From your standpoint, forgiveness is asked for by you,
for your sin is against your God first,then from the person you
need forgiveness for the hurt you caused them,then from
yourself. Three (3)!!! Did you see that?
( Gods number for perfection).
Again,you ask forgiveness from your (#1.)God first ,because
whatever sin you committed, it was against Him first,
no matter who you sinned against.
Add to that first sin,whatever caused the first problem,
the additional sin of "anger".
Second, you ask forgiveness from that(#2.) person you
sinned against.
It doesn't matter if they forgive you, it would be nice,
but not necessary.
They may sound insincere,may lie to you, or say nothing.
It still doesn't matter, as long as you asked them
for forgiveness,in Gods eyes, you tried.
It is then on their hearts, that unforgiveness.
Lastly, you need forgiveness for(#3.) you.
Don't laugh, this world is full of well meaning
christians, who have lived all their lives in guilt: wondering why.
Remember this also, in this process of seeking
your forgiveness from all involved,
you must act upon your faith,believe it ,and it will be so.
While you waited for the other person to
apologize to you, your anger increased within you.
Once you ask the opposite(#2.)person for their forgiveness,
and either get it,or not; you wonder why you don't feel
forgiven.
This is the one portion which is always forgotten to receive
its forgiveness.
You are still angry at your God!
He again gets the fallout.
If you are the wounded party, go to that other person,
ask for forgiveness,for if they cannot ask because of
whatever the reason,then christian love demands that
from you.
Selfishness,is what your God wants to eliminate in you.
In reality, there would be no need for forgiveness if
selfishness were replaced with Gods love.
God commands,and wants most of all that you destroy
that "Old man in you", the sin,(selfishness you learned
when you walked in that world you came out of,and still
retain.
We wouldn't sin,if all things were done in love,
no one would be wounded or hurt,thus
no need for forgiveness.
God understands sin,this is why He replaces it
with His Love,this is your reason to change
from keeping your selfishness(sin) and learn how
to love.
Interesting huh!
"For if ye forgive men their trespasses,
your heavenly Father will also forgive you:
But if ye forgive not men their trespasses,
neither will your Father forgive
your trespasses."
Matthew 6;14,15
"But I say unto you, Love your enemies,
bless them that curse you, do good to them
that hate you, and pray for them which
despitefully use you, and persecute you;"
Matthew 5:44
In His forgiveness and love, lampwicke xxx
