31 Days of Chasing THE Light Day 11 {Day 283}
Forgiving Light
“When
Jesus had tasted it, he said, ‘It is finished!’ Then He bowed His head and
released His spirit.”
~John 19:30 (NLT)
~John 19:30 (NLT)
Do you ever have a problem with forgiving others? Do you
have a problem with forgiving yourself? Yeah, hand raised over here…I do. I
find that I say I forgive others but then I can bring that past offense up in a
heated moment. Sometimes, I think, “Wow, where did that come from?” But what is
really hard for me – is to forgive myself and leave it there because I can bring
up my past offenses faster than anything else.
Why is it so hard to forgive ourselves? Why is it that we
think what Jesus did on the cross is for other people’s sins but not ours? Not
that one that we keep bringing up.
Forgiving is hard work sometimes.
One thing I do know is that all of my life experiences are
used to shape me. All those bad choices are going to be used for His glory – if
I allow it. My mess will be used for His message at some point.
Let go and let God.
In order to let go of the weight of not forgiving myself – I need to
know deep in my soul that Jesus paid it all. To repent and to forgive myself is
the only way I can move forward. I can’t move very well if I’m carry that
weight and I can’t shine His light if I’m focused on myself.
Focus:
Forgiveness
Zoom
in (journal): Today, write out a prayer asking God to help
you forgive. Then on another piece of paper write out what you can’t let go
of…then tear it up. Or write it on a rock and toss it in a lake.
Capture: Jesus
carried our sins on His back and paid the ultimate price for us. Can you
believe Him, drop the weight and SHINE?!
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