Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, as God in Christ forgave you.
Ephesians 4:32
Honor your father and mother” (this is the first commandment with a promise) 👉🏻that it may go well with you!
Ephesians 6:2-3
It seems as of late, I’ve had a lot of prayer requests from friends and acquaintances, for their family members that don’t speak to them anymore. They may have had a falling out or just heard gossip and got mad.
Scripture is clear on forgiveness.
For if you forgive other people when they sin against you, your heavenly Father will also forgive you.”
Matthew 6:14
We cannot truly walk with God in if we refuse to forgive others.
I know that sometimes it’s hard, especially when it was devastating circumstances. But today I’m talking about family members refusing to forgive each other just because of something that shouldn’t matter.
I believe this is wrong. Especially if you know God, because he expects you to forgive others.
Forgiveness doesn’t mean we have to camp out with someone who keeps hurting us, it just means we let the grudge go. And, if possible, live at peace with them.
One example; A mom whose daughter will not speak to her because mama said something negative. This is wrong and God will deal with this.
Another example; Son not speaking to mom, because his wife said so.
And brother not speaking to sister because of family drama. All this is wrong. No matter how you look at it.
Like I said, I know sometimes it’s hard to be around those negative people. But to not speak to, or to hate and disown, is absolutely appalling.
unforgiveness can cripple your spiritual life and yield a whole host of other issues, including bitter hearts.
For if you forgive others for their transgressions, your Heavenly Father will also forgive you. But if you do not forgive others, then your Father will not forgive your transgressions.”
Matthew 6:14-15
“So if you are offering your gift at the altar and there remember that your brother has something against you, leave your gift there before the altar and go. First be reconciled to your brother, and then come and offer your gift.”
Matthew 5:23-24
Forgiveness does not mean we will forget what happened, it just means that we are not allowing an offense to rule us. Potentially to the brink of hate and anger.
Forgiveness is not for the offender and it’s not admitting guilt, it’s for you, so that you won’t be held captive by unforgiving hearts.
Do not take revenge, my dear friends, but leave room for God’s wrath, for it is written: “It is mine to avenge; I will repay,”says the Lord.
Romans 12:19
If you have unforgiveness In your heart towards a parent, sibling or loved one, cry out to God today for help.
As Christians, if we say “I will never forgive them,” we should then question what impact Christ’s forgiveness has had on us. Do we even have the the understanding of God’s forgiveness towards us?
Forgiveness does not mean that we condone terrible actions. It does not mean we can’t set healthy boundaries.
What it does mean is releasing the burden of anger to God, and to seek reconciliation when possible.
If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone.
Roman’s 12:18
This Devo is basically for Believers who won’t speak to family members.
I believe this is for a specific individual who has to humble themselves before God and ask forgiveness, before it’s too late!
You’ll know if God is speaking to you.
Many Blessing’s,
Connie
