The Past

What if I have a lot of pain in my past? How can I deal with that?

God’s Response

Esau ran to meet him and embraced him affectionately and kissed him. Both of them were in tears. Genesis 33:4

Jesus said, “Father, forgive these people, because they don’t know what they are doing.” Luke 23:34

If you are standing before the altar in the Temple, offering a sacrifice to God, and you suddenly remember that someone has something against you, leave your sacrifice there beside the altar. Go and be reconciled to that person. Then come and offer your sacrifice to God. Matthew 5:23-24

Forgiveness is both a decision and a process. Sometimes you must decide to forgive before your feelings of mercy and forgiveness happen. As you release the hurt inflicted on you, you will be healed and freed to grow beyond the pain. Is there someone you need to forgive so that you can move forward?

God’s Promise

Forgive us our sins, just as we have forgiven those who have sinned against us. Matthew 6:12