Give What You Got - Pastor Chris Cope

“Who do you need to forgive? As we grow older, we often become accustomed to both physical and emotional aches and pains as a normal part of life. We may learn to live with these discomforts, viewing them as inevitable rather than taking action to address them. The Word of God is like a two-edged sword, cutting through the things we’ve normalized, revealing the necessity of addressing issues like unforgiveness. In a culture marked by offense, we as followers of Jesus must adopt a posture of forgiveness. While forgiveness may seem unfair, it's important to remember that Jesus endured a punishment on our behalf. The entire gospel reveals God’s heart to love and forgive despite it being unfair for Him to do so. “But God shows his love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.” (Romans 5:8) When we withhold forgiveness we unjustly fail to reflect the grace we've received from God. Forgiveness is ultimately a personal journey; it’s less about the person we forgive and more about our own healing and freedom. Unforgiveness acts like a prison for our hearts and minds, but choosing to forgive is liberating. Remember, forgiveness is a decision, while healing is a process. We encourage you to ask the Lord to highlight those you need to forgive! #ICanRelate #SermonSunday #Faith #Gospel #Christianity #Church #Hope #Prayer #Abide #HolySpirit #Community #Bible #TheWordofGod #Relationships #Divorce #Marriage #Forgiveness"