133/365: A Time To Forgive

Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you. ~ Ephesians 4:32

Keeping peace with people who irritate us can be a challenge. God instructs us to forgive our brothers and sisters just as Christ forgave us.

Find a way to forgive those who spin you out of control. Remember that forgiveness is about freeing you - not the person who wronged you.

GO DEEPER: Colossians 3: 12-15

NEXT STEP: Are you holding back forgiveness? It's time to let it go.

randy swopes

on 05/14/2023 at 11:50 AM

Praying for you Ryan, God is getting ready to open the door of prosperity for you and it will be better than before.

Ryan Merrill

on 05/14/2023 at 01:53 AM

Lost my job this week, given the circumstances, it could’ve easily been avoided. But rather than be angry at the manager, HR, and the situation, I’m trying to trust God through this process, bleak as things may seem right now. 🙏🏼

Old Dude

on 05/14/2023 at 01:18 AM

Our sins look so much worse on other people. Our heavenly Father forgave us. We must do likewise to others.

Steven

on 05/13/2023 at 04:12 PM

I remember how I treated people and hurt people in my brokeness before I fully accepted Jesus. We all sin out of our brokeness. Now I find it easier to forgive those who hurt me and pray for them because they are broken inside and need my forgiveness just like I did. (and still do).

Brandon Pembleton

on 05/13/2023 at 03:30 PM

“Find a way to forgive those who spin you out of control” The reality is you spun yourself out of control not someone else. You’re not a puppet but if you can’t accept that the only thing God gave us full control over us ourselves then you will always be susceptible to someone else spinning you out of control. This is no simple feat. I know for me it is not. I have to mentally and sometimes physically remove myself from whatever stimulus is causing fear or frustration or anger. Some things are easier than others to do this with. I still fail to always do this but every failure can be an opportunity to fail forward with a little self reflection. I know for me most of those difficult ones occur when I want some sort of control over an outcome and I’m not getting it when I want it. So long as I remember to pause pray meditate and focus on the moment these things will pass. And likely after passing by not look near as threatening as they did in those heated up moments. Thank you God for all the subtle reminders to remember the only thing I truly control always is myself and my actions. I love you God amen 🙏

Ethan Rogers

on 05/13/2023 at 03:20 PM

Forgiveness is one of the most powerful spiritual fruits there is. Partake my brothers. The sweet taste of freedom. I need to take my own advice. I need to forgive a friend of 15 years. He just doesn't change, and I keep letting him manipulate me, then I am so pissed off at myself and him. I just can't seem to break free. I am trying to say what I mean and set boundaries with clear communication. Seems I fall into a trap and carry a grudge all day, especially when I see him doing good. Jealousy and envy creep in and I tell myself I am superior to him. I try to see the good in him, he's a good family man. I pray for this guy. I try not to care. I put myself in his shoes. Resentment is always there. He used to work for me and rent from me. Now I'm working jobs for him, making him money. His arrogance annoys me to the bone. I know God can help me out of this. I can forgive everyone else for worse. Do I need to break all ties? Brothers, please pray for me. Perfect example of how this tears me up and the other person doesn't even care. I need advice. I will continue to pray.

Jeremy Adams

on 05/13/2023 at 03:18 PM

I have been battling this a lot lately.

Robbie Simms

on 05/13/2023 at 02:59 PM

Good morning brothers i pray that we all learn the peace and healing we receive in forgiveness.

Ashley Jarvis

on 05/13/2023 at 02:38 PM

Living for 38 years and not knowing how to properly forgive is a messy life. I imagine not knowing how to properly bathe for 38 years… or not knowing how to live cleanly each day for 38 years… I must remember that I’m far from being a pro at forgiving, and also a far stretch from perfecting not picking up a resentment or two each day that needs forgiven. This, is a journey. There’s no overnight fix, it’s a process. A beautiful and glorious process that begins with the decision to be willing to start. To start surrendering to Gods will and Gods way of living and living others. There are people I’ve forgiven, and then I catch the enemy bringing the events back up, and I once again must take it back and put it at God’s feet. Each time, I grow more, and it’s necessary, and it’s nothing to get frustrated over. Frustration is just another form of fear, which is the enemy’s go to tool. God’s tool is truth, which is found in His word. The Word of God, is the Will of God. And God says that my willingness to try each day, is enough. One day at a time, others are more forgiven, until there is no more resentment for me to continue forgiving. Please watch “The Shack”, it’s an incredible take on this. Each day, after 38 years, I get more and more clean. Each day, I accumulate less and less filth. It’s a glorious journey, that I’m honored to be on with all of you, amen 🙏🏻

Boyce Moses

on 05/13/2023 at 02:03 PM

When we don’t forgive, we let the other person have free room and board in our mind. Many times they won’t even remember the incident, but we just keep reliving it. Forgive and let it go, and free yourself. Love you Jesus! 💛❤️💙💜

Jeff Arnold

on 05/13/2023 at 01:53 PM

Good morning brothers, what a powerful statement that unfortunately a lot take for granted. I / we sometimes miss the real point, and yes forgiveness is more for ourselves than others I believe. Most of the time the people that we are twisted up over have already forgotten what we still hold on to. And I agree we let family have the greatest effect on our lives. Bringing on migraines, lack of good sleep, anxiety, depression and zero to rip you a new one in a heartbeat. It is so very special when you bring Jesus into the conversation and let it all out to him. And listen to him speaking truth and love into your life. And next thing you know your life is remarkably different and things just disappear! Praise God and Glory to him that wants the best for his kids. Have a incredible day with your moms everyone.

Jeff McKinney

on 05/13/2023 at 01:40 PM

Forgiving myself is the easiest/hardest thing to do!!! The freedom I feel when I let go and let God is UNBELIEVABLE. Then I take that sin back and mull over it and that feeling is HORRIBLE. Thank you Jesus for NEVER giving up on me. Thank you “Live Bold” brothers for your support. We can do this - Together

T Skip

on 05/13/2023 at 01:07 PM

You go Michael V !! Tell it true!! This is no joke… forgiveness is liberating and it’s the law. Gods law! Walk in him.

michael f vinning

on 05/13/2023 at 12:27 PM

…read below first….so much so that it made her physically, mentally and spiritually sick and then this disease diagnosis earlier this year! She knows the 2 are connected and will now suffer for the rest of her life bc of what she couldn’t let go…let it go now guys and free yourself! What happened to you matters to Jesus—-it is not forgotten but please forgive before it’s too late and cut the toxic people out of your life!!!

michael f vinning

on 05/13/2023 at 12:24 PM

YESSSS!! So good. Guys, 2 examples. That funk from the night before I carried into yesterday, but I listened to a few lessons on emotional resilience by John Eldridge, some guided prayer where I shared my disappointments with Jesus and invited him into my grief and BOOM, I’m forgiving everyone and had an amazing day! My wife lived for 35 years with anger, bitterness, and unforgivness towards her dad

Tommy Williamson

on 05/13/2023 at 12:17 PM

Mathew 6:14 For if you forgive others their offenses, your Heavenly Father will also forgive you; 15 but if you do not forgive others their offenses, your heavenly Father will not forgive yours. Complete Jewish Bible. A very sobering passage of the Bible that plaint tells us how important forgiveness is. While for forgiving others also remember to forgive ourselves.

randy swopes

on 05/13/2023 at 12:06 PM

Focus on the sentence,forgiveness is freeing you, freedom feels so good,strive to be free every day!

133/365: A Time To Forgive

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