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The Freedom of Forgiveness
Daily Devotional
Theme: The Freedom of Forgiveness
Read Ezekiel 36:24-28, Matthew 18:25-35
“…But when that servant went out, he found one of his fellow servants who owed him a hundred silver coins. He grabbed him and began to choke him. ‘Pay back what you owe me!’ he demanded. “His fellow servant fell to his knees and begged him, ‘Be patient with me, and I will pay it back.’“But he refused. Instead, he went off and had the man thrown into prison until he could pay the debt...”
(Matthew 18:28-30)
In his sermon, “as a Mon thinkth,”_ a televangelist pastor, John Charles Hugee of Cornerstone Church in San Antonio, USA, shared how his mother taught them one key word in life—a word that unlocks doors and does wonders: _“get over it.”_ He says, "Did anyone hurt you, abuse you, disappoint you, mistreat you, etc.? ‘Shake it off’ and ‘get over it.’ …
When enemies, friends, family members, and colleagues hurt us, we should learn to _‘get over it.’_ Trust me, I’m not saying it’s easy, but we should. If we don’t, anger will ruin our lives, just like the unmerciful servant (Luke 18:28ff). If the servant had forgiven his fellow, he wouldn’t have ended up in prison and torture, but because he had a stony heart! He got locked. (Ezekiel 36:24ff)
Max Lucado says, “Forgiveness is unlocking the door to set someone free and realising you were the prisoner!” “Forgiveness doesn’t make the other person right; it makes you free.” Stormie O. emphasises that letting go of grudges and bitterness can open the way for greater well-being and peace of mind.
Forgiveness may lead to healthier relationships, improved mental health, less anxiety, stress, and hostility, fewer symptoms of depression, lower blood pressure, a stronger immune system, better heart health, and greater self-esteem (Mayo Clinic, 2022). When we refuse to let go of our enemies, we give them power over us—power over our sleep, appetites, blood pressure, health, and happiness.
*As you pray:* Ask the LORD to grant you (us) grace to ‘get over’ your (our) hate and hurts. And may peace, progress, and prosperity be your portion. In Jesus’ name. Amen.
By Rev Godfrey Kyome
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Theme: The Freedom of Forgiveness
Read Ezekiel 36:24-28, Matthew 18:25-35
“…But when that servant went out, he found one of his fellow servants who owed him a hundred silver coins. He grabbed him and began to choke him. ‘Pay back what you owe me!’ he demanded. “His fellow servant fell to his knees and begged him, ‘Be patient with me, and I will pay it back.’“But he refused. Instead, he went off and had the man thrown into prison until he could pay the debt...”
(Matthew 18:28-30)
In his sermon, “as a Mon thinkth,”_ a televangelist pastor, John Charles Hugee of Cornerstone Church in San Antonio, USA, shared how his mother taught them one key word in life—a word that unlocks doors and does wonders: _“get over it.”_ He says, "Did anyone hurt you, abuse you, disappoint you, mistreat you, etc.? ‘Shake it off’ and ‘get over it.’ …
When enemies, friends, family members, and colleagues hurt us, we should learn to _‘get over it.’_ Trust me, I’m not saying it’s easy, but we should. If we don’t, anger will ruin our lives, just like the unmerciful servant (Luke 18:28ff). If the servant had forgiven his fellow, he wouldn’t have ended up in prison and torture, but because he had a stony heart! He got locked. (Ezekiel 36:24ff)
Max Lucado says, “Forgiveness is unlocking the door to set someone free and realising you were the prisoner!” “Forgiveness doesn’t make the other person right; it makes you free.” Stormie O. emphasises that letting go of grudges and bitterness can open the way for greater well-being and peace of mind.
Forgiveness may lead to healthier relationships, improved mental health, less anxiety, stress, and hostility, fewer symptoms of depression, lower blood pressure, a stronger immune system, better heart health, and greater self-esteem (Mayo Clinic, 2022). When we refuse to let go of our enemies, we give them power over us—power over our sleep, appetites, blood pressure, health, and happiness.
*As you pray:* Ask the LORD to grant you (us) grace to ‘get over’ your (our) hate and hurts. And may peace, progress, and prosperity be your portion. In Jesus’ name. Amen.
By Rev Godfrey Kyome