From Victim to Victor
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Thought for the Day
“When you are hurt by someone, that hurt creates an emotional tie that can bind you and keep you from moving forward. The only way to cut that tie and free yourself is through forgiveness. While on the cross, Jesus set the example for perfect forgiveness. Through forgiveness, you can turn yourself from a victim of hurt into a victor over it.”
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Today’s Word
“Jesus said, “Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing.” (Luke 23:34 NIV)
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Today’s Prayer
Father, I know that being hurt is a part of life. I ask that You put it in my heart to be able to learn to forgive as Your Son did during His last hour. He did so at a time when the last thing one of us might have thought of was forgiving those who hurt us. It is through the ability to forgive that I know I will be set free and be able to move forward toward the wonderful future that You have in store for me. Amen.
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Personal Reflection
Are you held back in some way by hurts that others have caused you? Can the forgiveness shown by Jesus help set you free?