Theme for this week: “Forgiveness”
January 14, 2022 (Friday)
In the blogs this week we have seen the value of asking for forgiveness from those we have hurt in some way. We may have stumbled on a roadblock to this process because we cannot forgive ourselves.
If we have asked others for forgiveness, and if we have made any efforts at restitution, then we are on the road to a restored relationship, unless we still cannot forgive ourselves.
If the person we offended has offered us forgiveness, then we cannot accept it if we find ourselves unable to forgive ourselves. Granted, this is almost impossible because we know the details and we understand our own inner workings as we hurt someone. We may not feel we are being fair or honest with the person from whom we are asking forgiveness.
Isn’t it strange that we find it easier to forgive than to be forgiven, especially if we ourselves need the forgiveness. We are grateful to others for their forgiveness of us, but we don’t seem to be willing to show mercy or grace to ourselves.
Maybe it’s time for us to apply God’s compassionate word for Israel to ourselves: “Come now, let us settle the matter,” says the Lord. “Though your sins are like scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they are red as crimson, they shall be like wool” (Isaiah 1:18 NIV).
Let us remember and never forget: “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 NIV).
There used to be a common phrase heard often: “Pray it through.” Maybe that’s what you need to do if you still feel you cannot forgive yourself. As the song says, “Just keep on praying, till light breaks through.”
JUST KEEP ON PRAYING
Chalvar A. Gabriel
1931
Pray when the storm clouds gather o’erhead
Hiding the light from you,
Filling your soul with darkness and dread,
Pray till the light breaks through.
Just keep on praying till light breaks through
The Lord will answer (will answer) you,
God keeps His promise,
His word is true.
Just keep on praying till light breaks through.
Let not your sorrow yield to despair,
Trouble is over soon
Go to the Father
Tell Him your cares
Pray till the light breaks through.
Just keep on praying till light breaks through
The Lord will answer (will answer) you,
God keeps His promise,
His word is true.
Just keep on praying till light breaks through.
Pray then believing, God on the throne
Looks with compassion true
Unto His children
Cares for His own
Pray till the light breaks through.
Just keep on praying till light breaks through
The Lord will answer (will answer) you,
God keeps His promise,
His word is true.
Just keep on praying till light breaks through.