Mark 11:25-26 says, “And whenever you stand praying, if you have anything against anyone, forgive him, that your Father in heaven may also forgive you your trespasses. But if you do not forgive, neither will your Father in heaven forgive your trespasses.”
Many keep battling with stagnation, limitation, disappointment, and setbacks because they are victims of the trap of unforgiveness. The way of obedience is the way of freedom. God commands us to forgive, and we obey Him when we forgive others. If you refuse to forgive, then you disobey God. Forgiveness does not mean ignoring what is happening; it does not mean sweeping the dirt under the rug. It is being concerned about our offenders and their relationship with God. An unforgiving attitude not only destroys your relationships but also poisons your soul and robs you of your blessings.
The knowledge that you have sinned and been forgiven creates mercy and compassion towards others. Don’t allow sin and confrontation tear down your relationships or pull you apart; instead, see the confrontation of sin as a means of coming together, growing together, and being prepared together. If God were to keep count of our wrongs, you and I would not be here today. Always have it in mind that no man or woman is perfect. In each of your prayers to our Heavenly Father, you must be able to say, “I know of no one whom I do not heartily love.”
PRAYER: O Holy Spirit, help me to see beyond the mistakes of others, in Jesus’ name! Amen!