FORGIVENESS

“And his Lord was wroth, and delivered him to the tormentors, till he should pay all that was due unto him. So likewise shall my heavenly Father do also unto you, if ye from your hearts forgive not every one his brother their trespasses.” Matthew 18:34-35

We MUST forgive.

Unforgiveness is the root cause of most infirmities and personal problems. The Scriptures insist that we forgive if we’re to be forgiven and have our prayers answered.

The damaging effect of unforgiveness is its deposit of the gall of bitterness in our innermost being. Most infirmities are the result of the leavening of bitterness working its effects on our bodies.

God revealed the relationship between bitterness and infirmities at the waters of Marah (Exodus 15). As He sweetened the bitter waters, He revealed a new attribute of His Nature: I AM THE LORD THAT HEALETH THEE. A bitter experience calls for a God who brings physical healing.

True forgiveness can’t be initiated by emotions or feelings. It is set in motion by an intellectual decision. We may never “feel like” forgiving but we can choose to do so.

Forgiveness is NOT DENIAL of the offense or hurt. Neither is it forgetting. In fact, we must acknowledge offense and admit pain and anger if we are to attain total healing. Forgiving is not admitting what was done to us was right or ok. We become forgivers because God is a forgiver.

Vital to complete freedom is not so much forgiveness of self as it is accepting God’s total forgiveness of our self. He has completely forgiven us and requires us to forgive all others who have harmed us.

There can be no real and healing forgiveness without the power of the Holy Spirit. Only through the power of the Name of Jesus, can we appropriate forgiveness.

Here is a simple prayer you might use to begin your quest of BREAKING FREE:

Model Prayer for Forgiveness

Father, in the Name of Jesus, I confess I have not loved, but have resented certain people and groups who have hurt or disappointed me. I have held unforgiveness in my heart.
I confess all hurt I have caused to others by my behavior and lack of love.
Lord, I also confess that I have not fully received the forgiveness You extend to me through the blood of Jesus. I have not fully forgiven myself.
Father, I call upon You now to deliver and heal me from all unforgiveness.
In the Name of Jesus, I do now forgive: (Name every living or dead person, group, institution or organization that the Holy Spirit brings to mind. Forgive ALL hurts, disappointments and pain caused by any of these).

embracing forgiveness for myself.
Father, I ask You to show me those who I need to ask for forgiveness. Reveal to me everything I need to do to make restitution for my sins against others.
Gracious Lord, I DO receive Your forgiveness NOW, in Jesus’ Name.
Thank You, Lord.

NOTE: It is most effective to speak audibly when repeating these prayers. Give the Holy Spirit plenty of time to show everything necessary. Sometimes you’ll be prompted to deal with situations you had considered settled. It may require weeks or months of repeating this prayer before the emotional feelings of resentment are completely gone. The choice should not be to forget, but to forgive and receive forgiveness until you hurt no more.

FOR MORE HELP WITH FORGIVENESS READ

"THE GREATEST POWER ON EARTH"

BY STEPHEN BELL

KEYS TO FREEDOM

FORGIVENESS

BREAKING CURSES

RENOUNCING THE OCCULT

BREAKING SOUL-TIES

REPENTING FOR THE INIQUITIES OF OUR FATHERS

TAKEN FROM BOOK BY STEPHEN BELL