Luke 6:37 tells us to forgive so we will be forgiven…that’s because God’s forgiveness isn’t some kind of reward for good behavior…it’s a call to remind us that unless we forgive others, we don’t have genuine repentance and faith in Him. We need to be asking God for forgiveness in order to forgive others, our self included. No Scripture in the Bible tells us to forgive ourselves…that’s because only God can forgive. But we can allow His forgiveness to change us from the inside out…exchanging all those degrading voices inside our head that taunt and insult for the Lord’s strong Voice of Truth. But God’s forgiveness will also show us where we need to acknowledge and take responsibility in forgiving others. Forgiving others isn’t an action intended for them but for us…it’s an intentional act of unchaining ourselves from the past hurt so we might be able to move on. In other words, forgiveness is freedom, and freedom from the past puts us on the path to healing.
Safetypinlove 