The Power Of Forgiveness Eph 4:32 #Nightlight #RTTBROS

The Power Of Forgiveness Eph 4:32  #Nightlight #RTTBROS

The Power of Forgiveness
Scripture: "And be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ's sake hath forgiven you." - Ephesians 4:32 (KJV)
Devotional:

In his book "Tale of the Tardy Oxcart," Chuck Swindoll shares a touching illustration that reminds us of the power of forgiveness.

The story goes like this: A young boy was playing with his slingshot when he accidentally hit and killed a bird. He felt terrible about what he had done, but he didn't know what to do.

He decided to take the bird to his neighbor, an old woman who was known for her kindness and compassion. He hoped that she would be able to help him.

When he arrived at her house, he was trembling with fear and guilt. He showed her the dead bird and told her what had happened. To his surprise, she didn't scold him or lecture him. Instead, she took the bird from him and held it gently in her hands.

She looked at the boy with tears in her eyes and said, "You know, I was once like that bird. I was wounded and broken, and I didn't know where to turn. But someone showed me kindness and forgiveness, and it changed my life. Now, I want to do the same for you."

The old woman then took the boy's hand and prayed with him, asking God to forgive him and to heal his heart. The boy left her house feeling lighter and freer than he had in a long time.

This story reminds us of the power of forgiveness. When we forgive others, we not only free them from guilt and shame, but we also free ourselves from bitterness and resentment. Forgiveness is a gift that we give to ourselves as well as to others.

The Bible tells us to be kind and tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God has forgiven us. We must follow God's example and extend grace and mercy to those who have wronged us.

So today, let us choose to forgive those who have hurt us, just as we have been forgiven by God. Let us show kindness and compassion to those who are wounded and broken, just as the old woman did for the young boy. And let us trust in God's power to heal our hearts and restore our relationships as we seek to live in forgiveness and love.

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