Tuesday, August 7, 2012

5 Reasons Forgiveness is Good for You

5 Reasons Forgiving Is Good for YOU If you are a Christian, you probably already know the importance of Jesus dying on the cross and raising from the dead as the only perfect sacrifice for the forgiveness of our sin. *If you are not familiar with Christian doctrine, please see the * below for more information. However, in imperfect human relationships many people think that forgiveness is only good for the one receiving the forgiveness. This is missing an important piece of the equation. Forgiveness is also a gift to YOU: When you forgive someone (or yourself): 1) You open up your heart to release bitterness. 2) You can move on. 3) You are not mentally or emotionally tied into spending your energy focusing on the person who hurt you. 4) You are taking action in line with God's desire for you and others....to be released from further pains caused by sin. 5) You can be sure that the next time you need someone's forgiveness, you are not being hypocritical.
God designed forgiveness for our own benefit as well as that of others. What are you holding onto that is producing the fruits of bitterness, anger, revenge, hatred, and mental and emotional anguish in you? May you offer that person, that situation, that comment, that action, that WHATEVER, to God to find your own sense of peace and release from personal bondage to past baggage * The importance of Jesus dying on the cross and raising from the dead is the only perfect sacrifice for the forgiveness of our sins.and atonement for the forgiveness of our sins.....in other words, His sacrifice enables each of us to gain HIS forgiveness and sin covering so that when a person will confess with his or her mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in his/her heart hat God raised Jesus from the dead, we can each be saved. If you aren't sure you are forgiven by Christ, confess your sins to Him and ask Him to cleanse you from them, invite Him into your life, and live for Him.....you will never be the same! Contact me at: marriagegalmichelle@gmail.com if you would like help in understanding this further or for us to pray for you; we would be honored to do so.

10 comments:

  1. Forgiveness is so important. What I've found in my own life, with God's help it's easy to forgive other, but still really hard to forgive myself! Working through writing an eBook about forgiveness. It is so important, thank you for sharing.

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    1. Hi Leslie,

      I understand what you are saying. I think I am hardest on myself, too. How great that you are writing an e-book on forgiveness. Have your read anything by Everett Worthington? If not, he might be someone you would like to look into, for a much deeper read on the subject of forgiveness than what I posted here. I hope your e-book is a tremendous success. So many people live their lives with bitterness against others, but God gives us forgiveness as a gift not just for those who have wronged us but for our own benefit, as I'm sure you already know. Hopefully, your book can be used to free others from such painful experiences. Blessings, Michelle

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  2. This is the first time I have been to your wonderful blog, and I'm enjoying my visit. I will be impulsive here and ask you to consider linking up to our "EOA' Wednesday link-up party to share this with other readers. It is just the kind of encouragement I'm desiring to share there :)
    Many blessings, new friend!
    Jacqueline

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    1. Hi Jacqueline,
      I'm so glad you found this post valuable. Would you please share the link to your link-up party, and I would be happy to link this there. Nice to "meet" you!

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  3. This is such a great reminder! Prayerfully considering who I need forgiveness from today, thanks.

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  4. I am struggling with something right now and I needed this post. I need to forgive someone. I need to be open to what God has planned. Thanks for linking with Thankful Thursday!

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    1. Hi Theresa,

      I am so glad this post could help you out. Thanks for posting. I hope you find peace and freedom from your struggle soon. Please let me know how it goes!

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  5. Amen,I enjoyed reading your thoughts on Forgiveness.
    I just dropped by today and I will return again. This was a lovely post.
    Blessings!

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    1. Thanks for your kind words, LeAnn. Glad to have you stopping by :-).

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