Rebellious Unforgiveness

Rebellious Unforgiveness Be kind to each other, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, just as God through Christ has forgiven you. – Ephesians 4:32 Matthew 6:10-15  10 May your Kingdom come soon. May your will be done on earth, as it is in heaven.  11 Give us today the food we need,  12 and forgive us ourContinue reading “Rebellious Unforgiveness”

Why is forgiveness so important? ∙

Why is forgiveness so important? ∙ Don’t repay evil for evil. Don’t retaliate with insults when people insult you. – 1 Peter 3:9 1 Peter 3:8-12  8 Finally, all of you should be of one mind. Sympathize with each other. Love each other as brothers and sisters. Be tenderhearted, and keep a humble attitude.  9Continue reading “Why is forgiveness so important? ∙”

Imprisoned by unforgiveness ∙∙

Imprisoned by unforgiveness ∙∙ But Esau ran to meet Jacob and embraced him; he threw his arms around his neck and kissed him. And they wept. – Genesis 33:4 Genesis 33:1-11 1 Then Jacob looked up and saw Esau coming with his 400 men.3 Then Jacob went on ahead. As he approached his brother, heContinue reading “Imprisoned by unforgiveness ∙∙”

Amend the soil of your hearts ∙

Amend the soil of your hearts ∙ The seed that fell on good soil represents those who hear and accept God’s word and produce a harvest of thirty, sixty, or even a hundred times as much as had been planted! – Mark 4:20 Mark 4:3-9  3 Listen! A farmer went out to plant some seed.Continue reading “Amend the soil of your hearts ∙”

Healing hurts ∙∙

Healing hurts ∙∙ Make allowance for each other’s faults, and forgive anyone who offends you. Remember, the Lord forgave you, so you must forgive others. – Colossians 3:13 Ephesians 4:31-32  31 Get rid of all bitterness, rage, anger, harsh words, slanderous talk, and all types of evil behavior.  32 Instead, be kind to each other,Continue reading “Healing hurts ∙∙”