Faith and Forgiveness: Letting Go of the Past.

🙋‍♂️ Welcome to Gospel Diary Weekly Devotion, presented to you by Pst C. S. Akpan. This is the first week in the month of September 2024. 🙋‍♀️

🅱️ Bible Verse:

    "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.

Bible Reading: Matthew 6:14-15, Luke 17:3-4.

👨‍🔬Testimony:

"I'll never forget the day I chose to forgive my father for abandoning me as a child. It was a painful and difficult process, but it was also liberating. Forgiveness didn't mean that what he did was okay, but it meant that I was no longer held captive by my anger and resentment. Since then, I've experienced a sense of peace and freedom that I never thought possible. Forgiveness is not always easy, but it's always worth it." - Christine Caine

👛Practical Tips:

1. Let go of resentment and anger

2. Choose to forgive, even if it's hard

3. Seek reconciliation when possible

4. Remember that forgiveness is a process

5. Seek God's help in forgiving others

🌺Word of 

Encouragement:

Forgiveness is not always easy, but it's necessary for our spiritual growth and freedom. When we forgive, we release the hold that offense has on us, and we open ourselves up to God's healing and restoration.

🔥Declaring 

Powerful Words:

    "I choose to forgive those who have wronged me. I release all resentment and anger, and I ask God to heal my heart. I declare that I am free from the power of offense and that I will walk in the freedom of forgiveness."

Here's a brief Reminder:

    As we step into the new month of September, remember to let go of everything that's been weighing on your mind. Release the burdens, forgive the past, and surrender your worries. Allow your mind to be refreshed and renewed, like a blank page waiting for a new story to unfold. Embrace the freedom and possibilities that come with a fresh start. Let go, and let God fill the space with peace, joy, and clarity.

📿 Prayer:

    Dear Heavenly Father, help me to forgive those who have wronged me. Give me the strength to let go of resentment and anger, and fill me with your love and grace. In Jesus' name, I pray. Amen.

🎊Song of the Day:

    Forgiveness” by Matthew West.