“Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you” (Ephesians 4:32). Having experienced the surpassing grace of God in our life through Christ’s forgiveness, our gratitude grows us in kindness and compassion. Indeed gratitude greases the skids of kindness and compassion, so forgiveness easily flows from our soul. Like a christened cruise ship slides steadily toward the water on lubricated rails, so our new life in Christ moves our soul forward to forgiveness on the grace covered rails of kindness and compassion. Forgiveness incubates in a heart of gratitude. If we don’t get over God’s mercy and forgiveness, it gets all over us. It frees us up! Does gratitude mark your attitude or do you take God’s grace for granted? Who needs your abundance of kindness and compassion? Your ongoing mercy and forgiveness toward others may be the only Jesus they see and experience. Release offenders from your mental and emotional prisons; both of you will be set free to enjoy the fruits of forgiveness: peace, joy, laughter, smiles, affection, intimacy, security and fulfillment. In Christ, we have freedom in forgiveness! “It is for freedom that Christ has set us free” (Galatians 5:1). Prayer: Heavenly Father, thank You for releasing me by Your grace to be free to forgive.
Posted on: Tue, 09 Sep 2014 23:32:38 +0000
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