Grace Of Forgiveness

Scripture: 5 But if anyone has caused harm, he has not so much harmed me as he has—and I don’t think I’m exaggerating here—harmed all of you. 6 In my view, the majority of you have punished him well enough. 7 So instead of continuing to ostracize him, I encourage you to offer him the grace of forgiveness and the comfort of your acceptance . Otherwise, if he finds no welcome back to the community, I’m afraid he will be overwhelmed with extreme sorrow and lose all hope. 8 So I urge you to demonstrate your love for him once again. (2 Corinthians 2:5-8 The Voice) Learning to forgive, and then doing it can sometimes be a very difficult thing. It truly is grace not only for the one or the ones we forgive, but for ourselves as well. Not forgiving can keep us shut down on life. And then there is the comfort of acceptance. What a great combination; grace of forgiveness and the comfort of acceptance! Father, You alone are aware of some of the struggles I have had with forgiveness. I do thank You for the grace You have given me to forgive in situations where I had no ability in my own strength to forgive. Thank You for all You help me to do. AMEN O God, you alone are my God! Your unfailing love is better to me than life itself; and I praise and honor You! Psalm 63
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