Bearing graciously with one another, and willingly forgiving each other if one has a cause for complaint against another; just as the Lord has forgiven you, so should you forgive. - Colossians 3:13 (AMP)
Part 39 of 42
Be Ready to Forgive
Scripture
Ephesians 4:32 says, Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you (NIV). If you are spending any time at all with other people, you’re going to have a lot of opportunities to practice forgiveness.
When you make a choice to forgive others, it really benefits you. I often say that holding a grudge and staying bitter at someone is like drinking poison and hoping they will die. You’re only hurting yourself! I encourage you to be quick to forgive—leave it and let it go. Don’t allow the poison of unforgiveness to ruin your life.
Forgiving Someone Who Hurt You
Joyce shares about the biblical and godly way to move past your pain and hurts.
Tip
“Many people think that forgiveness only benefits the other person—the person who hurt you—when, actually, the main beneficiary is you. You see, as you release your bitterness and anger, you are able to live with real peace and joy.”
— Joyce Meyer
— Joyce Meyer
Study Suggestion
Pray and ask God to show you any unforgiveness you might have in your heart. As He shows you, use the practical, biblical steps Joyce shares in the video to release that hurt.
