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Forgiveness
Page 2

Welcome to Page 2 on the subject of - Forgiveness.

Here we will discuss the steps of forgiving someone.

Here's how:

Forgiveness always starts as an act of your will.  It never just "happens."  

Peter thought 7 times was "very spiritual."  Jesus said, "seventy times seven!"  The implication is that there is no limit to the number of times a person is to be forgiven.  Aren't you glad that you were forgiven, not only by the LORD, but by other people as well.  Have you ever counted the number of times in a month that you sin against the LORD?  Do you enjoy HIS forgiveness?  Aren't all human beings in the same situation, desperately in need of GOD'S and man's forgiveness?  Yes, of course, this is the situation as described in the Word of GOD.

Sometimes HE may lead you to go to a person who has sinned against you and inform them that you have forgiven them.  At other times, a letter may be sufficient.  In some situations, no communication is necessary or not possible between the two of you.  You will be directed as to which course to take in any situation by the presence of the HOLY SPIRIT living in you.

Every situation is different and experienced counsel can be extremely helpful, even necessary in some situations.

Now, if you are ready, pray this prayer:


"HEAVENLY FATHER, I choose right now to forgive ______________.  I refuse to hold them in unforgiveness any longer.  HOLY SPIRIT, I ask for YOUR help and I yield to YOUR counsel.  Please lead me to the proper steps to heal this situation as quickly as possible.  In JESUS Name.  Amen

You may 'feel' as though you have to pray more than once.  Be sure to remember that forgiveness is not based on emotion, but an act of your will.  Once you have prayed to forgive someone, you may still have emotional pain.  This is not a sign that you have not forgiven them, but a reality that emotional suffering can go beyond a single prayer. GOD is love and HE will heal your emotions over a period of time.

You are a brave and determined person to have prayed to forgive the one[s] who have sinned against you/  A brave person to face your torment head on, and a determined person to do what is right both for yourself and for the one you chose to forgive.  GOD will prove HIMSELF strong and powerful in your behalf.  Be encouraged Follower of JESUS!  

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