Editor's Note: This article is written by Dr. Sinclair Grey III, Senior Pastor, The Liberation Temple, a non-denominational Christian Church in Mt. Rainier, Maryland.
An inspirational speaker, motivator, author, organizer and “liberator of persons from all intellectual, social and cultural walks of life”, Dr. Sinclair Grey III is a committed advocate for communal change. NewLifeTodayBlog.com publishes Dr. Sinclair Grey III's writings every Thursday.
In this spiritual journey, you need to know love is more powerful than hate. Let me say it this way. Loving those who hurt you will show them that they don't have power over you. Anytime you allow bitterness and hatred towards a person to fester, you're giving the other person power over your life. I want you to get into your spirit that your life is defined by your relationship with God not your hatred towards someone else. Unless you forgive the other person of their wrong towards you, you won't be able to experience all that God has for you.
While Jesus was having a teachable moment with His disciples, He deposited these words, "For if you forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. But if you do not forgive men their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses." Please don't miss this. Forgiveness is so powerful because when you forgive, you free yourself. That's right; you free yourself up to hear from God and allow His blessings to pour into your life. Because of your relationship with God, you must believe in your heart that God can and will replace your hurt with peace, joy, and happiness. Look within yourself to see if there is any bitterness or hatred towards someone. If there is, make it your mission to find them and forgive them. If they're no longer here, forgive them in your spirit. Don't wait, hesitate, or procrastinate. Just remember this - if you want God to forgive you, you must forgive others.
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