Episode 260 - The Power of Forgiveness

In 2006, the small Amish community of Nickel Mines, Pennsylvania, experienced an unimaginable tragedy when five schoolgirls were killed in a shooting. Yet within hours, members of the community reached out to the shooter's family with compassion and forgiveness. Their response amazed the world because it reflected the heart of Christ.Forgiveness is never easy, but it is always powerful. Ephesians 4:32 says, “And be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ's sake hath forgiven you.” We forgive, not because the offense was small, but because God's forgiveness toward us is so great.Bitterness keeps old wounds alive, but forgiveness allows God to begin the work of healing. Today, if you're carrying the weight of an unforgiving spirit, ask the Lord to help you extend the same grace He has shown to you.