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If anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; the old has gone, the new has come!
2 Corinthians 5:17

GETTING FREE OF PAST HURTS

Forgive because …

…Unforgiveness

us.

See to it that no one falls short of the grace of God and that no bitter root grows up to cause trouble and defile many.
Hebrews 12:15 *p. 1214

…We’ll need forgiveness again.

For if you forgive other people when they sin against you, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. But if you do not forgive others their sins, your Father will not forgive your sins.*
Matthew 6:14-15 p. 970

Definition – To release someone from the debt they owe you and to move on in love while giving God free reign.

-Forgiveness is not

.

How Can I Forgive?

1)

to forgive.
Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you.
Colossians 3:13 p. 1184

2) Ask

for help.
I can do all this through [Christ] who gives me strength.
Philippians 4:13 p. 1181

3) Let go of your

to get even.
Do not take revenge, my dear 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 p. 1138

4)

process as needed.
Then Peter came to Jesus and asked, “Lord, how many times shall I forgive my brother or sister who sins against me? Up to seven times?” Jesus answered, “I tell you, not seven times, but seventy-seven times.
Matthew 18:21-22 p. 985

Action Step: I forgive

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