Freedom Through Forgiveness
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Thought for the Day
“Holding things in can really be harmful. Anger and stress can make you both physically and spiritually ill. Forgiveness might be the answer you’ve been looking for. If someone has hurt you, forgiving and letting go doesn’t mean they don’t have to answer for their actions. It means you are freeing yourself by turning it over to God for Him to handle as He sees fit – if a punishment is due, He will take care of it when He sees the time is right.”
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Today’s Word
“Don’t say, “I will get even for this wrong.” Wait for the Lord to handle the matter.” (Proverbs 20:22 NIV)
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Today’s Prayer
Lord, sometimes I hold onto anger and bitterness towards those who have hurt me. Let me learn to forgive and free myself by turning everything over to You. Only You can see the whole picture. I know You will deal with those that I feel have hurt me in the way You see fit and at the time You see fit. Amen
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Personal Reflection
What weight are you carrying because you haven’t forgiven someone? Are you willing to trust God enough to let go and allow Him to handle the situation in His way and time?