Forgiving Love

I Corinthians 13.5

 …(love) keeps no record of wrongs.  I Corinthians 13.5

Therefore, as God's chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. Bear with each other and forgive whatever grievances you may have against one another. Forgive as the Lord forgave you. And over all these virtues put on love, which binds them all together in perfect unity.  Colossians 3.12-14

God’s plan… forgiveness

Bear with each other and forgive whatever grievances you may have against one another…  Colossians 3.13

What is forgiveness?

Forgiveness is…_____________________

Releasing my ______________________

Romans 12.19

Releasing my ______________________

Hebrews 12.15

Releasing my ______________________

Colossians 3.2

Our Example of Forgiveness

…Forgive as the Lord forgave you. Colossians 3.13

Putting on love

And over all these virtues put on love, which binds them all together in perfect unity. Colossians 3.14

"But I tell you who hear me: Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you.” Luke 6.27-28

A Prayer of Forgiveness

Father, I need your strength to forgive, because I can’t do it on my own. But today I make a choice to forgive ____________________ for hurting me. Today I choose to release my desire to get even, I release the bitterness in my heart, and I release my thoughts of this offense to you.

Father, empower me today by your Spirit to do good, to speak words of healing and to pray for your forgiveness and peace in all of our lives.

Amen