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Forgiveness

Released from what has held you.

Forgiveness is one of the hardest and most liberating things a person can do. It does not mean what happened was acceptable. It means you are choosing to release the hold it has on you. God modeled this first — while we were still far off, he moved toward us. That same grace is available to give and to receive.

Scripture — 11 verses

If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness.

1 John 1:9

For as high as the heavens are above the earth, so great is his love for those who fear him; as far as the east is from the west, so far has he removed our transgressions from us.

Psalm 103:11-12

Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you.

Colossians 3:13

Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.

Ephesians 4:32

I, even I, am he who blots out your transgressions, for my own sake, and remembers your sins no more.

Isaiah 43:25

Blessed is the one whose transgressions are forgiven, whose sins are covered.

Psalm 32:1

In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, in accordance with the riches of God's grace.

Ephesians 1:7

Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus.

Romans 8:1

Who is a God like you, who pardons sin and forgives the transgression of the remnant of his inheritance?

Micah 7:18

Create in me a pure heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me.

Psalm 51:10

And when you stand praying, if you hold anything against anyone, forgive them, so that your Father in heaven may forgive you your sins.

Mark 11:25

Reflection

Forgiveness is one of the hardest and most liberating things a person can do. It does not mean what happened was acceptable. It means you are choosing to release the hold it has on you. God modeled this first — while we were still far off, he moved toward us. That same grace is available to give and to receive.

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