Heard a message preached... The second step of forgiveness
is, "I forgave those that sinned against me, now I'm asking GOD to forgive
them." We can forgive a person, but then say, "I forgive them, but
they are going to face God for what they did."
The Second step of forgiveness goes beyond this and asks GOD
to forgive and forget their sin! "Lord, don't hold their sins that they
have done to me against them."
This is what Jesus did when the people did all the evil
against Him, whipping Him and finally putting Him on a cross after He had ministered
to all that came to Him with healing, miracles, deliverances, and teaching.
Luke 23:34 Then said Jesus, Father, forgive them; for they
know not what they do...
This is what Stephen did, when he was falsely accused and
martyred , after being full if faith and power, and doing great wonders and
miracles among the people.
Acts 7:60 And he kneeled down, and cried with a loud voice,
Lord, lay not this sin to their charge...
True forgiveness is "complete" forgiveness, not
desiring to "see" vengeance upon the one who hurt us. Lord help us to
be filled with your Spirit in order to fulfill your Word!
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