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It simply, for most of us, is not very easy to forgive someone. Why should we forgive the person that hurt us, particularly if they have not asked for forgiveness? While I have certainly hurt others in my life I have also been on the other end. I can recall some unpleasant injures from mates, business partners and from relations. It is tough to take that step of forgiveness.
A number of years back I had a partner who had developed a product and wanted my assistance in marketing his product. Because I trusted him I put in an incredible number of hours and then received an e-mail that he no longer cared to resume the relationship. For a minute or two I was terribly upset and then I made a decision to simply praise God and to put the problem in His hands.
A few days later after a prayer group time with some friends I felt God was reminding me to forgive my partner and He went further. Due to some scripture that had been read the previous night He laid on my heart not only to forgive but to offer to help this fellow get His product to market. So here is what god desired for me to do, forgive and to lend my talents with no strings attached and no financial reward.
I listened to God and forgave without him asking. That was the first reward I received, a lifting of any antagonism or resentment to my former partner. If I hadn't forgiven the events would have burdened me and by forgiving others I was joyful and felt free from the circumstances.
By helping this fellow I brought glory to god which is God's purpose for our lives to bring Him glory in all we do. I also demonstrated to God that I needed to please Him above any worldly reward I could ever obtain.
A number of years back I had a partner who had developed a product and wanted my assistance in marketing his product. Because I trusted him I put in an incredible number of hours and then received an e-mail that he no longer cared to resume the relationship. For a minute or two I was terribly upset and then I made a decision to simply praise God and to put the problem in His hands.
A few days later after a prayer group time with some friends I felt God was reminding me to forgive my partner and He went further. Due to some scripture that had been read the previous night He laid on my heart not only to forgive but to offer to help this fellow get His product to market. So here is what god desired for me to do, forgive and to lend my talents with no strings attached and no financial reward.
I listened to God and forgave without him asking. That was the first reward I received, a lifting of any antagonism or resentment to my former partner. If I hadn't forgiven the events would have burdened me and by forgiving others I was joyful and felt free from the circumstances.
By helping this fellow I brought glory to god which is God's purpose for our lives to bring Him glory in all we do. I also demonstrated to God that I needed to please Him above any worldly reward I could ever obtain.
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Burton Rager writer of"Living Life Set Free" and "God's Answer?" Click to find out more about how to forgive someone and receive a complimentary copy of "God's Answer?"
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