10 Bible Verses to help us Understand The Power Of Forgiveness
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What is beautiful, is that we have a Savior, who sacrificed his life for our sins. With Jesus Christ the battles we face has already been won, we just need to trust what he went through for us. He stays by our sides and he looks for the good in our hearts, because he loves us with hesitation and will accompany us, no matter what journey we are on or how far we have fallen.
We are blessed to have a God, who is willing and patient enough, to help us through our trials. A God who loves us so much; to be our strength, our friend, our father, protector, provider and sustainer. A God, who wants to help us outgrow the cycles of brokenness.
Forgiveness is a process, that we all have to go through in life. It doesn't mean we've forgotten the pain, the disappointment or the doubts, but it allows us to learn from our mistakes and it unlocks the trauma, in order for us to become victorious.
Forgiving someone even when we feel we’re unable to, gives us the power to free ourselves from the mental and emotional burden, that we’ve been caged in.
Forgiving ourselves for our wrongdoings, allows us to understand our ways and it releases us from the guilt and shame, in which we’ve had to carry.
Forgiveness, is the stepping stone to spiritual growth and freedom in our lives. We don't realise how much anger, bitterness and sickness that unforgiveness stirs up within us and it is not healthy for ourselves or for those around us to hold onto, like a keepsake. Forgiveness allows us to break those chains, that have kept us in the darkness and it allows us to heal in time for Psalms Chapter 107, verse 2 reads: Let the redeemed of the Lord say so, Whom He has redeemed from the hand of the adversary.
Here are 10 Bible verses, I hope you find useful, in time of forgiveness.
1. Ephesians Chapter 4, verses 31-32
Let all bitterness and wrath and anger and clamor [perpetual animosity, resentment, strife, fault-finding] and slander be put away from you, along with every kind of malice [all spitefulness, verbal abuse, malevolence]. Be kind and helpful to one another, tender-hearted [compassionate, understanding], forgiving one another [readily and freely], just as God in Christ also forgave you.
2. Colossians Chapter 3, verses 13-14
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. Beyond all these things put on and wrap yourselves in [unselfish] love, which is the perfect bond of unity [for everything is bound together in agreement when each one seeks the best for others].
3. Psalm Chapter 86, verses 4-5
Make Your servant rejoice, For to You, O Lord, I lift up my soul [all that I am—in prayer]. For You, O Lord, are good, and ready to forgive [our sins, sending them away, completely letting them go forever and ever]; And abundant in lovingkindness and overflowing in mercy to all those who call upon You.
4. Proverbs Chapter 10, verse 12
Hatred stirs up strife, But love covers and overwhelms all transgressions [forgiving and overlooking another’s faults].
5. Luke Chapter 6, verses 27-28
But I say to you who hear [Me and pay attention to My words]: Love [that is, unselfishly seek the best or higher good for] your enemies, [make it a practice to] do good to those who hate you, bless and show kindness to those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you.
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If we [freely] admit that we have sinned and confess our sins, He is faithful and just [true to His own nature and promises], and will forgive our sins and cleanse us continually from all unrighteousness [our wrongdoing, everything not in conformity with His will and purpose].
7. Mark cHAPTER 11, Verse 25
Whenever you stand praying, if you have anything against anyone, forgive him [drop the issue, let it go], so that your Father who is in heaven will also forgive you your transgressions and wrongdoings [against Him and others].
8. Psalms Chapter 51, Verse 10
Create in me a clean heart, O God, And renew a right and steadfast spirit within me.
9. Psalms Chapter 51, Verse 12
Restore to me the joy of Your salvation And sustain me with a willing spirit.
10. Matthew Chapter 6, verses 9-13
Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil: For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever. Amen.
I hope you find these powerful Bible verses useful, in the search of healing. Remember that, even when you have fallen short of God's glory and even when others have hurt you, God will be there to renew and restore you.
If you have a favourite scripture that you use for forgiveness, I would love to hear them in the comments below xx
