Tag: forgiveness

Day 5 – Matthew West – The Overflow Devo | The Bible App | Bible.com

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concept of religion. Silhouette of a man praying before a cross at sunset

 C.S Lewis wrote, “To be a Christian means to forgive the inexcusable, because God has forgiven the inexcusable in you.” Let us always be mindful of our deep and endless need for forgiveness, and grateful for the limitless forgiveness that is extended to us through Christ’s sacrifice on the cross. Let us be grateful that He did not wait for us to make the first move. “God demonstrates his own love for us in this; while we were still sinners, Christ died for us” (Romans 5:8). He initiated forgiveness of our sins, and in doing so, released its healing power into the lives of all who accept.

Source: Day 5 – Matthew West – The Overflow Devo | The Bible App | Bible.com

How to Forgive When You Can’t Forget: 5 Things You Need to Know

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1.Take Charge: Memories of past hurt and/or betrayal sometimes behave like rambunctious children in the back seat of the car you’re driving. Being on Route Forgiveness doesn’t mean you’ll never experience potholes along the road. When your emotions shift into high gear, you need to—take charge. Remind yourself you’ve already chosen to forgive. You’ve made the choice, and the rabble rouser trying to backseat drive will have to yield to your resolve to do the right thing. Peace and poison cannot reside together in your heart. It’s one or the other.

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Read more at How to Forgive When You Can’t Forget: 5 Things You Need to Know.