I was listening to this song Forgiven by Bethel and i sang loudly in the car, I AM FORGIVEN! And when i said that suddenly it dawned on me that Yes, I do need forgiveness. I do. Although i may not have felt like i did anyone wrong, i may feel like i have been trying my best to do things right, yet i do need forgiveness. Every second i fall short of God's glory. I do need forgiveness. And by saying it loudly, i felt liberated. I felt free. I felt forgiven. I am convinced now that I am not being judged by what i do, what i think or even what i did not do. I am forgiven!
TODAY
I read a devotion on Ps Phil Pringle's blog. It was about beautiful attitudes. And he said to forgive those who have done us wrong. Yes, i have forgiven all of them (some need more forgiving then others, :p). I will forgive but i will not forget. I will not let them harm me again. I will not ask anything back from them, i am not after revenge but i will not forget. Yup, I have forgiven them.
The next line said. Bless them. then Pray for them.
What? like What? No way, Jose. No way. Bless them. like how? Pray that they get good things after all that they have done? Go away.
Vengeance is mine, God said, i know but i'm not wanting vengeance. Just no blessing for them. Fair enough right?
No. Forgive them. Bless them. Pray for them. Want them to do well. How can i make this go from my head to my heart?
Lord, help me. I am only human. I need your help. I know you will help me. For i too, need forgiveness.
All glory be Yours forever.
Hope this song blesses you as much as it has blessed me !
Kari Jobe - Forever (there's this guy who proclaims some very powerful words at the end! Love it)