It is essential to forgive and to bless your offenders.
“All of us have been hurt, rejected and disappointed.
Every single one of us has a history.
We can all look back and think of one or two individuals who have broken our hearts.
“But Jesus says that we have to forgive.
It is a choice.
It is out of obedience and loving Jesus that we forgive.
“When we forgive,
the deep roots of anger,
bitterness
and resentment are pulled out.
Every seed that is not planted by the Father needs to be uprooted.
We put it all at the cross of Jesus Christ.
We need to be able to say, ‘Jesus, because this person hurt me, I got angry.
I got resentful.
I put walls up.
Please forgive me for how I have hurt that person
and how I protected myself.’
“Then we need to have mercy and say,
‘Jesus, not only do I forgive that person,
but I extend blessing.
I release that person.
Lord, I choose to be healthy and no longer feel like a victim.
I want to be an overcomer and a dreamer once more.’”
