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by Bob and Debby Gass
How Jesus Taught Us to Pray (3)
July 28, 2012
‘…Forgive us…as we forgive...’ Matthew 6:12 NKJV
Let’s clear up some misconceptions about the words, ‘Forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors.’ Satan will try to convince you that if your feelings haven’t changed toward the person who wronged you, you haven’t truly forgiven them. No, you can make the right decision and still have the wrong feelings! This is when you need faith to carry you through. You have done your part, now you are waiting for God to do His. God has the power to change your feelings toward the one who hurt you, and He will. Another misconception is that all you have to do is make a decision to forgive and then your job’s finished. No, you are instructed to ‘Invoke blessings upon and pray for the happiness of those who curse you, implore God’s blessing (favour) upon those who abuse you…’ (Luke 6:28 AMP) You say, ‘Bless them? Are you serious?’ Yes. The word ‘bless’ translates from a word meaning ‘to speak well of’. You’re extending mercy to those who don’t deserve it. But isn’t that what God does for you? The truth is, you cannot truly forgive without the Holy Spirit’s help. So today why don’t you pray, ‘Holy Spirit, breathe on me and give me strength. I forgive _____________ [name] for what they did. I release them from this debt and ask You to bless them. I turn the situation over to You. I trust You for my total restoration. Help me, Lord. Heal my heart, in Jesus’ name, Amen.’ Now, by faith, leave it all in your Father’s hands, move forward and anticipate His blessing. You won’t be disappointed.
Soulfood: 2 Sam 12:1–14:20, Luke 10:13–24, Ps 78:9–16, Pr 16:25
The Word for Today is authored by Bob and Debby Gass and published under licence from UCB International Copyright © 2012
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