Dear Pastor K~Why does God want you to forgive your enemies?
Answer: This is a wonderful question! Why does God want us to forgive? Colossians 3:13 & 14 says, "Bear with each other and forgive whatever grievances you may have against one another. Forgive as the Lord forgave you. And over all these virtues put on love, which binds them all together in perfect unity." First of all we need to understand that God asks us to forgive....no matter what the grievance should be. That means in any and every circumstance...we need to forgive.
Now, why would God want us to do this? Well, God wants the best life for you. He wants you to be prosperous and abounding in every area of your life. That doesn't just mean wealth! That means abounding in your health, in your relationships, and in every area of your life. Here's what un-forgiveness does: it stops the blessing in your life. Why is this? Because it's not LOVE. And God is Love.
Un-forgiveness doesn't hurt the person you have an offense with. It only hurts YOU! I have learned and talked to many people who have lived in un-forgiveness for years of their lives, and let me tell you, they're not happy people!
So here's what i want you to do: i want you to pray. I want you to ask God to help you to forgive. When you do this, and you really mean it, He will give you the power to forgive. Ask the Holy Spirit to help you with your emotions and to give you the right emotions. I believe that you will have a break-through and you will be able to forgive!
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