It simply, for most of us, isn't particularly easy to forgive someone. Why should we forgive the individual that hurt us, particularly if they have not asked for forgiveness? While I have actually hurt others in my life I have also been on the other end. I can recall some unpleasant injures from mates, business partners and from relations. It is tough to take that step of forgiveness.
A number of years back I had a partner who had developed a product and wanted my assistance in selling his product. Because I trusted him I put in an incredible number of hours and then received an e-mail that he no longer cared to resume the relationship. For a minute or two I was extremely upset and then I made a choice to simply praise God and to put the matter in His hands.
A couple of days later after a prayer group time with some pals I felt God was reminding me to forgive my partner and He went further. Due to some scripture that had been read the prior night He laid on my heart not only to forgive but to offer to help this fellow get His product to market. So here's what god desired for me to do, forgive and to loan my abilities with no strings attached and no financial reward.
I listened to God and forgave without him asking. That was the first reward I received, a lifting of any bitterness or bitterness to my previous partner. If I hadn't forgiven the events would have encumbered me and by forgiving others I was joyous and felt free from the circumstances.
By helping this fellow I brought glory to god which is God’s purpose for our lives to bring Him glory in all we do. I also demonstrated to God that I wanted to please Him above any worldly reward I could ever get.
Burton Rager author of”Living Life Set Free” and “God’s Answer?” Click to learn more about how to forgive someone and receive a complimentary copy of “God’s Answer?”
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Wow, I definitely pray when I need strength or guidance or help forgiving people… I think I could’ve forgiven the partner, but to go and help him even more would have probably been beyond me. I hope someday I can reach that point of trust in God.