Daily Quiet Times
Mt Zion Student Ministry Quiet Times

Tuesday, April 10, 2007

James 3:17
Real Wisdom, God's wisdom, begins with a holy life and is characterized by getting along with others. It is gentle and reasonable, overflowing with mercy and blessings.

One of the hardest things to do is to forgive and forget.
Can you imagine a world that could forgive (once and for all) and be done with it.

The act of forgiveness is straight forward, but the process of forgiveness is difficult.
Forgiveness is a journey you take.
When you commit to it stay on course and be a person of integrity.
This journey requires our time, our prayers, and most of all perseverance.

Steps to forgiving someone.
1. Pray for yourself--that God would give you strength and guidance.
2. Pray for the Person--that God would help them to receive what you say.
3. Pray for the reason--Only offer forgiveness as an offering. Do it for the right reason
4. Pray for the response--Forgiveness is never easy and quick, but rest assured
as God as your partner, you can forgive, but only He can heal.

Charles Swindoll
Are you aware of the joy-stealing effect an unforgiving spirit is having on your life?