Forgiven

Matthew's Gospel shows that Jesus Christ was the Messiah and everything Jesus said was true. One thing that Jesus said a lot of was to forgive. Forgiveness was talked about in every Gospel and is a matter that people tend to take too lightly.

(NLT) Matthew 18:21-22 - "Then Peter came to him and asked, "Lord, how often should I forgive someone* who sins against me? Seven times?" "No!" Jesus replied, "seventy times seven!*"

This verse isn't telling us to forgive someone only 490 times, but rather that we shouldn't even keep track of how many times we forgive people. Have you ever felt like you were holding on to something that happened in the past and you just couldn't let it go? Talk to God about it, let him know how you feel and ask for forgiveness, but also let him know you forgive those who have hurt you. Do you ever feel like you just can't forgive someone? It's difficult sometimes to let go of the issues that distract us from God. Those issues can cloud our minds and pull us away from what God has for you today. Forgive and be forgiven.

(NLT) Mark 12:25 - But when you are praying, first forgive anyone you are holding a grudge against, so that your Father in heaven will forgive your sins, too.*"


- Alex