"I forgive you for what you have done to me."

"I forgive you for what you have done to me." This is what we should say to those who trespass us. Although it appears to be a nearly impossible thing to do, it is worth meditating on. Due to the fact that it is unnatural for us to forgive immediately, we must learn to do so. The Lord says that if we cannot forgive those that cause wrong against us, then He cannot forgive us. So, it is very important to learn and understand what it MEANS to forgive. 

Here is the concept. How do I let someone get off scott-free and tell them that you forgive them? I recall learning not to judge people because the Lord is the one that will judge. There are consequences for all sin, and ultimately, God is the only one to dish out the consequences. We cannot boast about ones consequences either. God knows what has happened and that He will deal with it in His perfect timing. 

How do I go about forgiving someone and simply say "I forgive you". Can I do it? I think this something that will take some practice and prayer. I certainly have my conflicts with other people that still needs some dealing with. How do I deal with that situation in a forgiving way, but still address their actions. 

Sometimes we feel like we have been taken advantage of and turn to our protective side and hold a grudge. I am guilty of this- I think. (In my situation, as a parent, there are rules that we set that we feel that are important. Some of those rules that I have placed have been compromised and have not been addressed. So, I think my grudge is that I have not dealt with the situation that needs correction).

I am certainly not exempt from God's consequences either, nor anyone one the face of the planet- or space. For this matter, I fear my Lord-God for all of my wrong doings, knowing that I have disobeyed His commands. I just cannot let my sins go untethered and let them go, I must deal with them. God will remind you of all your sins, at that time, I must repent and ask for forgiveness- don't let it slip by, ask for forgiveness when it comes to your mind.

We are designed to be sinners. And we will sin tomorrow. We sin without really knowing it. In the old testament, the penalty for sin was death. Jesus came to be our SAVIOR from death. Jesus came and He suffered and experienced all temptations and NEVER SINNED! He conquered all of Satan's fiery darts. And He conquered death, He was risen after three days in His grave. The enemy is here for a purpose as well, according to God's plan. Satan's plan is to destroy, to steal, to divert our relationship w/ our Lord. But when Christ died on the cross and was risen, we can submit our sins to Him because he conquered them all. We can ask for forgiveness and repent and be cleansed through the blood of Jesus Christ- for He paid for all sins through His blood that was shed.

Forgiving is an essential part in our Faith. We must learn to forgive, knowing that God will deal with what is wrong. Can I simply not accept the what the enemy is telling me in the name of Jesus??? YES! Can I object to the trespasses against me in the name of Jesus??? I think that is what we need to do. This will need more meditation and prayer.