Forgiveness lets you feel absolutely free, liberated, and empowered. God has needed to forgive me a whole lot, and I’m so grateful that He did. Has He needed to forgive you, too? Have you felt yourself becoming less judgmental and more full of grace the more you’re forgiven? It’s your turn to pass that onto others through the power of forgiveness.

What are you going to let go of? Who have you been playing it safe with, while politely keeping your distance? Who has been mean or rude to you? Bob Goff, author of Everybody, Always, says not to tell these people all your opinions. Instead, give them all your love. Isn’t that incredible? If you do this, I promise two things will happen. First, it will be messy (and sometimes ugly). Second, you will grow. People who are growing fall forward and bump into Jesus all over again. And that’s worth the mess!

Remember that the best billboard is a life well-lived. Let your life speak, let God use you, and choose forgiveness today. Keep planting those seeds of love, and I promise that you will reap what you sow.

In This Episode:

[01:00] - Welcome to the show! Today’s topic is all about how forgiveness changes you, Jevonnah explains, then shares her hopes for listeners.

[02:06] - We learn about how forgiving others (or yourself) allows you to feel.

[03:01] - Jevonnah shares a powerful quote that reveals why it’s so harmful not to forgive others.

[03:51] - Jevonnah recommends a book that she has recently finished reading, and explains how it has helped her.

[05:06] - It’s hard for Jevonnah, too, but to follow in Jesus’ steps, we need to follow His example by loving our enemies.

[06:25] - If you want to become love, stop just agreeing with Jesus, and start doing what He says.

[07:16] - Jevonnah talks about an experience that you’ll have as you practice loving everybody, always.

[07:36] - As you go forward with the rest of your day, love someone with all of your heart and forgive with all of your might, and ask God to help you become the person that He would have you be.

[08:24] - Jevonnah shares a prayer with listeners.

Links and Resources:

Jevonnah Ellison

Jevonnah Ellison on Facebook

The Coaching Course

Ask Jevonnah a question

Thrive Mastermind

Jevonnah Ellison’s Thrive Summit 2019

Bishop T.D. Jakes

Everybody, Always by Bob Goff

Dan Miller