Forgiveness is not excepting the wrong that others do or did to us. Forgiveness is choosing not to respond to sin with sin but allowing God to respond in the Spirit. When we forgive, we resist the devil and do not seek revenge; we trust God to serve justice in His will. And although we do not see His work right away, He will keep His promise. Romans 12:19-21 do not take revenge my friends, but leave room for God's wrath for it is written: Vengeance is mine; I will repay, says the Lord. Now, on the other hand, "if our enemy is hungry, feed them; if they are thirsty, give them something to drink. In doing so, we will heap burning coals on their heads. We cannot be overcome by evil but overcome evil with good. This we cannot do in the flesh; we must rely on God's strength in the Spirit.
Father, help us forgive those who wronged us; and let us not seek revenge, but allow Your will to be done. Father, give us Your love, wisdom, and knowledge; so we can overlook the things done to us in the flesh and fight evil with good. Father, let us have the courage to stand on Your Word, even when we do not understand or see Your works. Lord, teach us how to show mercy, even to those who do not deserve it, just as You have shown compassion and grace to us when we have wronged You and others. Lord, keep a hedge of protection around us and continue ordering our steps in Your will. in Jesus' name amen
Father, help us forgive those who wronged us; and let us not seek revenge, but allow Your will to be done. Father, give us Your love, wisdom, and knowledge; so we can overlook the things done to us in the flesh and fight evil with good. Father, let us have the courage to stand on Your Word, even when we do not understand or see Your works. Lord, teach us how to show mercy, even to those who do not deserve it, just as You have shown compassion and grace to us when we have wronged You and others. Lord, keep a hedge of protection around us and continue ordering our steps in Your will. in Jesus' name amen
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