If anyone can relate to betrayal, it is Christ. Despite all who betrayed Him, He still found it in His heart to forgive, and rebuild relationships with us. His plan is for us to choose Him and let scripture educate and strengthen us. HE paid an immeasurable price for our betrayal.
Matthews 27:3 When Judas, who had betrayed him, saw that Jesus was condemned, he was seized with remorse and returned the thirty pieces of silver to the chief priests and the elders. 4 “I have sinned,” he said, “for I have betrayed innocent blood.” “What is that to us?” they replied. “That’s your responsibility.”
Father, thank You for grace and favor that we are not worthy of, thank You, for forgiveness of our shortcomings. Lord, we are so grateful for Your faithfulness to Your unworthy servants. Lord, baptize us with a Spirit of forgivenness, because You said "For if we forgive other people when they sin against us, You will also forgive us. But if we do not forgive others our sins, You will not forgive." So, search our hearts and minds and remove all unforgiveness and replace it with understanding and Your love. Lord, You know, being betrayed by a friend or a family member is one of the worst feelings ever. Sometimes the emotional pain is far worse than that of physical pain. But, we understand we must forgive, not to excuse their behavior, but to prevents their behavior from destroying our hearts. But, Father we cannot do this with our own understanding and strength, so set our minds on You, to give us peace and love feeling that only You can provide. So, we Cry out to You, heal our hurt pain and we pray for our betrayer, just like You prayed for us. Amen
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