Friday 6 October 2023

When forgiveness begins



"You will know that forgiveness has begun when you recall those who hurt you and feel the power to wish them well." - Lewis Smedes

There is something intriguing for me in this quote. It teaches me that forgiveness is a journey, and that it can take a long time. However, when we start to feel 'changed' by our decision to forgive, we can actually pray (or wish) others well. Forgiveness begins with a decision to let go - this can take a long time, but once we get to this point, we slowly move towards the desire to pray for those who persecute us. 

Have you ever experienced this in your own life? How hard was it? 

Romans 5:15 - For the sin of this one man, Adam, brought death to many. But even greater is God’s wonderful grace and his gift of forgiveness to many through this other man, Jesus Christ.

Living in Grace

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