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the most was failure to forgive. Of course, I had lived with that<br />
attitude for a long time. I used to smile but felt terrible on the<br />
inside. God did not say anything else to me, but asked me to read<br />
Matthew 6:14-15, “For if you forgive men when they sin against<br />
you, your heavenly father will also forgive you. But if you do not<br />
forgive men of their sins, your father will not forgive your sins.”<br />
After I came to my senses, I read the scripture several times and<br />
that is when I saw how serious my problem had been. It was at<br />
that point that I surrendered. The Bible says, “If we claim to be<br />
without sin we deceive ourselves and the truth is not in us. But<br />
if we confess our sins, He is faithful and just, and will forgive us<br />
our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness (1 John 1:8-9).”<br />
Jesus explained that it is only by admitting your own mistakes<br />
that you can see clearer. Confession of mistakes is the most<br />
powerful tool of reconciliation. Admitting our sin is the best way<br />
to establish a good relationship with God. David prayed to God<br />
and said, “My sacrifice, O God, is a broken spirit; a broken and<br />
contrite heart you, God, will not despise (Psalm 51:17).”<br />
Taking time to pray also helps us to see people through the eyes<br />
of God, although it takes sacrifice. However, we cannot reach<br />
this by counting on our own strength. We need the grace of God<br />
through the Holy Spirit. God wants us to take the first step. We<br />
are not to wait until we find ourselves in positions of revenge.<br />
We should move forward and do what is right despite our fears<br />
and feelings. When we forgive, God releases healing into the<br />
consequences of our past and will work wonders that will<br />
transform every area of our lives. This is how we cooperate with<br />
the Holy Spirit. We also need to be vigilant and ready because<br />
we can be attacked any time. We must know the Word of God<br />
and remember that in the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth we<br />
have authority over the power of the enemy. We should stand<br />
for the truth and have boldness. Let us pray so that the Father<br />
helps us to be ready to face the attacks of the enemy and fight<br />
in the spirit. Zechariah 4:6 says, “It is not by might nor power,<br />
but by the Spirit of God.” Let us give Him all our confidence and<br />
all the glory in the name of Jesus. We cannot give up on God<br />
because He loves us much more than we love ourselves. The<br />
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