Forgiveness

This morning God reminded me that we have to walk in forgiveness and believe me, if you are trying to love others and share the love of God, there will be opportunity for offense. #1 When offense comes and feelings are hurt, before you act, lay it at the foot of the cross and talk to God about it. Jesus can identify with every root feeling you are experiencing. #2 The choice to overlook an offense brings much more glory to God and opens a door to discuss an issue that will let you express yourself in love. God can lead the conversation but it needs to be addressed. Don't let it fester. Sometimes we can turn away as though it never happened but more than likely we will have to discuss the matter. #3 "Forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us". Part of the Lord's prayer and something that is not easy because human beings feel so much. "Father, forgive them for they know not what they do." That was the hardest prayer prayed to the Father by his son as he was hanging torn and bloodied on a tree meant for criminals. Innocent blood spilled and yet in his tormented pain he could pray for his enemies, "Father, forgive them." *sometimes people don't realize they are trespassing if they are lost*