Forgiveness

"Then Peter came to Jesus and asked, “Lord, how many times shall I forgive my brother when he sins against me? Up to seven times? “Jesus answered, “I tell you, not seven times, but seventy-seven times.” Matthew 18:21-22 

Forgiveness like this is a hard concept to grasp. To be able to forgive someone over and over again. No matter how many times they mess up, no matter how many times they hurt you. We are called to forgiveness. 

What a hard concept to grasp. But if you put it in the eyes of Jesus, that is what He does for us. Even if we talk poorly about him, try to lie to him, attempt to hide things from him, or knowingly do something that hurts him. He forgives us." Be Joyful in hope, patient in affliction, and faithful in prayer." Romans 12:12 No matter what is going on in your life. I pray that God would bring peace into your heart. Have your hope placed in Christ, have your roots in his love. And in every season, bear fruit that will honor and glorify his name. You are children of the Almighty God. John 7:38 says that if you place your heart in Christ, then out of your heart will flow rivers of living water.

So I challenge you to look up to Christ in every season. Forgive those who hurt you. Honor them, love them, and bless them as best as you can. Ask God for the Ability to forgive the people who hurt you, 

Ask Him for the courage to love even when you are in pain. For this is Gods will for you.

 " Bless those who curse you, bless them and do NOT curse them." (Romans 12:14) "But I say to you, Love your enemies and pray for those who hurt you." (Matthew 5:44) "But to you who are listening I say: Love your enemies, and do good to those who hate you. Bless those who curse you, and pray for those who mistreat you." Luke 6:27-28
--NatalieEmma