Decision to forgive

When we make the decision to forgive, we have to trust God for the grace to extend it.  It truly is God’s expectation that we will share the forgiveness that we ourselves have been given.  As difficult as it may be to release someone who has hurt us it is part of God’s plan to restore us.  As we forgive and begin to pray for those who have despitefully used us, we see a change in ourselves that can only come from the power of the Holy Spirit.  As we make the choice to be obedient to the Word and forgive, we begin to overcome the injustice we have suffered and begin to be victorious over the plans the enemy had to keep us bound.  Matthew 5:43-44 gives us insight into this  painful issue.  “You have heard that it was said, you shall love your neighbor and hate your enemy.  But I say to you love your enemies, bless those who curse you, and pray for those who spitefully use you, that you may be sons of your Father in Heaven.”  When we intercede for those that have hurt us, we become victorious.  Overcoming unforgiveness with forgiveness is the ultimate deliverance.