MERCY OF GRACE: Forgiveness is an act of the will more than an act - TopicsExpress



          

MERCY OF GRACE: Forgiveness is an act of the will more than an act of the heart. Often people dont feel like being merciful to someone who has wronged them. But a resentful spirit grows into a terrible burden. The Lord knows that forgiveness is best, even when it is difficult. You wont deal with a sin until you see it as God does. So assume full responsibility for your unforgiving attitude, and acknowledge that it is a violation of His Word. Claim the divine mercy He offers, and ask Him to enable you to lay aside anger and resentment against the other person(s). As part of the decision to move forward in grace, make a habit of praying for those who hurt you. And if God so leads, seek their forgiveness for your wrong attitude. A bitter and resentful spirit doesnt fit who we are in Christ. Nor is it healthy to carry an angry attitude through life. Thats why Scripture emphasizes the need to forgive. Choose to be liberated from your burden--Jesus promised to make us free when we release our sins to Him (John 8:36).
Posted on: Sat, 16 Nov 2013 19:36:41 +0000

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