Real forgiveness is taking place.

January 17, 2024 9 Comments

“The thief does not come except to steal, and to kill, and to destroy. I have come that they may have life, and that they may have it more abundantly.” John 10:10

“I sought the Lord, and He heard me, and delivered me from all my fears.” Psalms 34:4

My youngest daughter, Faith, loves to ride her bike around the neighborhood. One day while going down a hill, she fell, and after that experience, every time we came to a hill of any kind, she refused to ride down. To help her with her fear, I took her to where she fell. I said, “Faith, bend down and feel the ground with your hands.” As she placed her hands on the concrete, I said, “Now say, I forgive you ground for hurting me, and I forgive you, Faith, for falling.” Well, it worked. The next time we came to a hill, she happily pointed her legs outward and rode down just as carefree as before.

Forgiveness is powerful, my sisters. It frees us. Sometimes we wonder why we feel stuck and unable to enjoy things we once enjoyed. It’s because unforgiveness can be in our hearts towards ourselves and others, and we don’t realize it. Until we are enjoying life again the same way as before, we have to ask ourselves if real forgiveness has taken place.

What have you chosen to no longer enjoy because you are afraid of getting hurt again? The enemy wants to steal your life away by causing you to hold on to past hurts. But your Father loves you too much to let that happen. His Holy Spirit is going to reveal areas you haven’t enjoyed because of unforgiveness, and you’re going to receive His help to forgive others and forgive yourself so you can truly live. He’s helping you release it and let it go.

Prayer: Father, the enemy wants to steal my life and things I enjoy because I’m holding on to hurts and choosing not to forgive. But thank you, Father. You deliver me from all my fears by helping me walk in forgiveness with myself and others. With your help, I forgive myself for falling, and I forgive every person who has ever hurt me. Thank you that I will live the abundant life you created me to live. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

9 thoughts on “Real forgiveness is taking place.”

  2. Thank you Father God for your Daughter who writes these devotions. She helps open my eyes and different paths to explore as some are rocky and painful to go down I know with assurance I do not go alone. They need to be revisited so true healing can take place. With tears of joy I take this journey. Strengthen the hearts of all your Daughters that dare to do the same. Peace Be In The Journey. ✌️💗🙏

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  4. Thank You Father for opening my eyes to why I’ve remained Stuck so long! Bless Kesha mightily Father for her devotion to ministering to us!🥰

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  5. Thank you so much I have been doing your daily devotions for many years now thank you for the specific one with the help of Jesus I was able to forgive myself I was unaware of my forgiveness to myself just want to tell you thank you and may the Lord keep blessing you and your beautiful family

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  6. Thank You! I hear and receive that blessing! I love You God, I love u Jesus, I love You Holy Spirit! These things I pray in Jesus Christ name, Amen! 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

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  7. Perfect timing as always my Lord! Thank You! & thank you, Sister Kesha, for sharing your knowledge with us. May God bless us all & grant us peace ❤️ 🙏🕊

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  8. Thank you! I needed this word as I read before I lay myself to sleep. Forgiveness has been hard for me! Forgiving myself and dealing with the hurt and pain of others and how I caused so much on others from me being disobedient. I ask Hod to forgive me for my sins and to heal my mind and my soul Lord! Amen 🙏 from the bottom of my heart

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  9. Yes, I must forgive others as Christ has forgiven me. Thank you for this devotional. It helps. Blessings, Shalom and Agape 👀🙏🏽♥️📖🙌🏽

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