Day 13 of 31
Forgive Others
The antidote to offense
Today's Scripture
“But if you refuse to forgive others, your Father will not forgive your sins.”
Opening thought
One of the things you cannot escape in this world is offense. It is a weapon that has paralyzed many homes, families, relationships, and destinies. Offense can come from your parents, friends, children, pastors, or colleagues at work.
The devotional message
A Disease of the Heart
Offense is a disease of the heart. It can corrupt our inner man, exposing us to different attacks from the devil. However, the Lord has given us one key antidote to deal with this monster called offense, and that antidote is forgiveness.
Set Them Free
Jesus Christ said we should forgive others. Forgiveness is the debt we owe our offenders. We should forgive those who have hurt us by their words or their actions. When we forgive them, we release them from the captivity of our hearts. By doing so, we save ourselves from the corruption of the heart, which may result in spiritual death and eternal separation from God.
There are many benefits in forgiveness. We receive forgiveness from God, which is the heart-cry of every soul.
Today, examine your heart. Is there anyone you have imprisoned in your heart? Jesus said: forgive, so that God will forgive you.
Today's quote
When we forgive them, we release them from the captivity of our hearts.
Reflect on the Word
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Is there anyone you have imprisoned in your heart?
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How has holding on to an offense affected your peace or your walk with God?
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What would it look like for you to release that person today?
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Put it into practice
Closing prayer
Father, thank You for forgiving my sins through Jesus Christ. Search my heart and show me anyone I have held captive there. By Your grace, I choose to forgive them today, and I release them into Your hands. Heal every wound that offense has caused, and guard my heart from bitterness. Keep me in Your forgiveness, and help me to forgive as You have forgiven me. In Jesus' name, amen.
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