God Forgives You and Empowers You to Forgive Others by His Love at Work in You.

Forgiveness is a supernatural work empowered by the Spirit of God Who Lives in you. He gives you the Power and Desire to forgive as you have been forgiven by God. Mark 2:7, Philippians 2:13God alone can forgive sins, remove the guilt, remit the penalty, and bestow righteousness instead‭‭Mark‬ ‭2:7‬ ‬It is Not in your own strength, for it is God Who is all the while effectually at work in you [energizing and creating in you the power and desire], both to will and to work for His good pleasure and satisfaction and delight. Philippians ‭2:13‬ Here is what God says about your offenses:For I will be merciful to your unrighteousness and your sins and your iniquities I will remember no more. Hebrews 8:12God has not dealt with you after your sins nor rewarded you according to your iniquities. For as the heavens are high above the earth, so great are His mercy and loving-kindness toward you who reverently and worshipfully fear Him. As far as the east is from the west, so far has He removed your transgressions from you. Psalm‬ ‭103:10-12‬ ‭‪Is there someone who has offended you? Are you able to release the person in forgiveness? ‬‪God gives us divine power to forgive. We who have received the freedom of forgiveness have the power to set one another free. This is a power that truly sets the captive free and can affect the whole world. Forgiveness defeats darkness on a massive scale because it involves the resurrection power of Jesus. Nothing can defeat the greatness and glory there is in one act of forgiveness.‬Steps in Forgiving OthersWhen you forgive others, you are releasing them to God and letting go of the pain of living with bitterness and unforgiveness, that can poison your soul. Forgiving as the LORD forgave you. Colossians 3:13‪Share with God honestly and let Him heal you - Spend time with Him, and let Him restore where sin has destroyed. Forgiveness releases God’s divine healing power.‬“O lord my God, I called to you for help and you healed me” (Psalm 30:2).‪Set the offender free, understanding that it is a process - Declare forgiveness. Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you. Ephesians 4:32I, even I, am He who blots out your transgressions for my own sake and remembers your sins no more. Isaiah 43:25For if you forgive other people when they sin against you, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. Matthew 6:14Above all things have intense and unfailing love for one another, for love covers a multitude of sins, Love forgives and disregards the offenses of others.1 Peter 4:8Forgiveness is at the core of Peace, Because Jesus is the Source of Forgiveness and Peace. Anger, resentment and unforgiveness steal your Peace and Joy. Forgive to Heal.Luke 6:37, John 14:17Forgiveness Reflects God's Character in you and through you. When You Forgive You Reflect the Father's Love. The Father's Standard of forgiving you is completely. And forgiveness is an act of love extending to another, what God is extended to you – His Forgiveness.God says, Good sense makes a man restrain his anger, and it is his glory to overlook a transgression or an offense. Sensible people control their temper; they earn respect by overlooking wrongs. Proverbs ‭19:11‬ He's telling you that is more honorable to look past someone who has hurt you, than to revenge it.Even if the wrong is great… Not Forgiving is a Greater Wrong. When a person injures you or offends you, he or she has made an offense against God; because you are His Child in whom He dwells. You take pity on on them just as Jesus and Stephen did,Jesus said: Lord Forgive them for they does not what they do. Luke 23:34,Stephen Said, LORD, do not charge them with this sin. Acts 7:60‪Release the offender to God - Do not take revenge, my friends, but leave room for God’s wrath, for it is written: ‘It is mine to avenge; I will repay,’ says the lord” (Romans 12:19).‪Bless the offender - Apply God’s forgiveness. Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse. (Romans 12:14). The power of forgiveness transforms your life.Forgiveness is the Power of Love demonstrated through the undeserved favor and mercy, God empowers you to forgive the one who or offended you. Just as in Christ God forgave you. Ephesians 4:32The power of love and forgiveness is absolutely miraculous, and is constantly available in whatever situation you may find yourself. Your Life is an extension of God’s Grace, Who is rich in mercy to you, because of His Great Love with which He Loved you, even when you were dead in trespasses and sins. He empowers you to do the same. Ephesians 2:4-5‪There is perhaps no greater gift you can offer God than a heart that knows the power of forgiveness and decides to set others free. Forgiving shows that the love, grace, and mercy of Jesus are operating in our lives. It is time to access this life-changing grace of forgiveness.‬