The Person Who Hurt You Has Moved On... But You're Still Suffering (Here's Why)

Are you chained to someone from your past? In today’s Battle Drill Daily Devotional, we explore the powerful truth about forgiveness from Matthew 5:7 through two unforgettable stories.Discover why unforgiveness is a torture chamber you’re building for yourself, and learn the one step you can take TODAY to find freedom. This daily Christian devotional will encourage you to drop the chains of bitterness, resentment, and grudges that have been weighing you down.📖 SCRIPTURE FOCUS: Matthew 5:7 - “God blesses those who are merciful, for they will be shown mercy.”⚡ IN THIS DEVOTIONAL:- The heartbreaking story of two brothers divided for 20 years over £1- Oxford University’s 500-year grudge against Henry Symeonis- Why the person who hurt you has moved on - but you’re still suffering- The biblical truth about forgiveness that will set you free- One simple action step you can take today to start healing💡 KEY TAKEAWAYS:Unforgiveness doesn’t hurt them - it hurts YOU. Because God has forgiven you through Jesus, you have the power to forgive others. This short sermon will give you practical Bible application for letting go of past hurts and experiencing the freedom Christ offers.🙏 WHO THIS IS FOR:Whether you’re a Christian seeking daily encouragement, looking for simple Bible teaching, or a curious seeker exploring faith through practical life problems, this devotional message is for you. The Salvation Army’s Battle Drill Daily Devotional brings you gospel-centered truth with real-world application.✝️ ABOUT BATTLE DRILL DAILY DEVOTIONAL:Short, powerful Christian devotionals for busy people seeking daily encouragement, biblical wisdom, and practical faith application. As a Salvation Army officer and pastor, I’m committed to bringing you gospel truth that transforms lives - one day at a time.👉 YOUR ACTION STEP TODAY:Who do you need to forgive? Send them a message: “I forgive you” or “Can we talk?” Take one small step toward freedom today.🔔 SUBSCRIBE for daily Christian devotionals, sermon teachings, Bible study insights, and encouragement for your faith journey!💬 COMMENT BELOW: Who are you chained to? Share your story or what God is speaking to you today.---#Forgiveness #ChristianDevotional #DailyDevotion #BibleTeaching #ChristianEncouragement #SalvationArmy #Matthew57 #LettingGo #ChristianLiving #FaithJourney #GospelTruth #ChristianYouTube #DailySermon #BiblicalWisdom #SpiritualGrowthRead this week’s devotionals here - https://open.substack.com/pub/battledrilldevotional/p/how-to-forgive-when-you-dont-want?r=643q6o&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=trueMore devotionals and resources: battledrilldevotional.com. Prefer watching? Video devotionals at video.battledrilldevotional.com.Get devotionals delivered straight to your inbox at devotional.battledrilldevotional.com.See our Battle Ready Sermons at battlereadysermons.com and sign up via email at sermons.battlereadysermons.com.YouTube (Video): https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRCAfiHehjUmYEPsOE8o4ZxH64ZFetd6nYouTube (Audio): https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRCAfiHehjUnG3-4wfG09wAscbrX90HcPTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@battledrilldevotionalFacebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/battledrilldevotionalInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/battledrilldevotional/Twitter: https://x.com/BattleDrillPod