Christ Jesus, release me from my offenses as I release the offenses of others…

Matthew 6:7-15

 
Jesus spent a lot of time talking to his disciples and the crowds about forgiveness. No wonder! As much as [I] forgive others, [I] release the forgiveness of God for me, sealed forever by the death and resurrection of Christ Jesus.  And beyond this ‘double blessing’ is the reality that as much as I forgive others –their failings, their disrespect, their unkind words and actions and etcetera –I bring peace and healing into my own body, mind and spirit. Do I still recount the offences of others committed specifically against me or against society in general? Or can I move on and let my memory be aligned with the mercy of God so that I can release, and so ‘forgive’, others’ offences? Christ Jesus, release me from my offenses as I release the offences of others.
        
The clean of hands and pure of heart shall climb the mountain of the Lord.  (Psalm 24:3,4)
 
You will find it is necessary to let things go, simply for the reason that they are too heavy.
Corrie Ten Boom
 
For more insight into Jesus’ teachings on forgiveness see…. 
https://dynamiccatholic.com/everyday-life/what-the-bible-has-taught-me-about-forgiveness/?gclid=CjwKCAj wma3ZBRBwEiwA-CsblMYvSAoI_s0FDjPrcrUSuyOZFTVfFYnUtWCkHKn9Fa2BHBBQEY0-lxoCyGkQAvD_BwE
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