Today is August 28, 2014. This is the day we shall set aside for forgiveness. Immediately many hearts stop beating. Yes! Let's be free and forgive!
"Father, I forgive ________________________________ and release them into YOUR care."
'Them'....well what about you? I am finding it is becoming easier and easier to forgive others, however, there are still chains attached to me. Those chains are labeled 'unforgiveness' of self. I had to realize forgiveness of self is key to ones complete release from the hands of the enemy. When you hold unforgiveness you are chocking yourself. When you hold unforgiveness you are stopping the flow of the Holy Spirit to move freely. When you hold unforgiveness you are keeping the past fresh.
Failing to forgive (even yourself) no matter how horrible the offense can lead to personal torment. What's taking root is anger, bitterness, fear, jealousy, and depression. You have created a personal prison because of your unforgiveness! During our transformation it's time to say, "Enough of this!"
Question for today: Ready to unlock the prison doors? When will you forgive yourself?
For me (Gail Dudley) ~ TODAY!
Now that was powerful! I'm feeling lighter already.
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ReplyDeleteThis was a very difficult area for me. I felt that if I "beat" myself up enough, it meant that I was truly sorry for sins I had committed which I saw as past redemption. I never trusted God enough to believe, that my past failures could bring forth some good. Not forgiving myself lead to years of torment and depression, as I buried my feelings deep within me. As I read the devotion today, I asked the Holy Spirit to show me any areas where I am still yet to forgive myself. Yes I am ready to unlock the prision doors. Mareesha Morris
ReplyDeleteWow. Ouch!!!. This is very very difficult. I’ve had this conversation before and it’s never an easy talk to have. It’s an ongoing process that takes time and some growth. However, You would think this would be cut and dry right... when you think about how our Heavenly Father undeniably, continuously forgives us time and time again. So, Why then do we continuously struggle with forgiving others and ourselves? We say that we forgive... do we really though... or are they just mere empty words? I want to break all the chains and unlock the prison doors. But guess who’s holding me back. ME! I want to be able to say “Satan thought he had me, but Jesus set me free so, Please Be Patient with me... God is not through with me yet!” In all honesty, Unfortunately, I can't claim victory for this one just yet!
ReplyDeleteWell I need to just park it here awhile....I'm not sure I know how to forgive myself and or how to truly let go when I forgive others. It's almost like being down on myself is comfortable if I stay this way then maybe I won't expect much out of myself. I often ask why why would jesus heal me, forgive me. As I re - read what I've written I get the sense that I've parked here long enough!
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ReplyDeleteThis post is a day late because this was a lot to digest. I am in the same situation I cannot forgive myself. I did forgive some people that I should have forgiven long ago however I am still a work in progress. I am trying very hard to forgive myself.
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