God commands us to forgive and so we must forgive.
Matthew 6:14-15 NKJV
14 For if you forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. 15 But if you do not forgive men their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses.
How many times do we say the words yet our hearts are not quite ready to forgive? I always thought if I said it then one day I would truly believe it in my heart. Well, for this girl no such luck there were still things I needed to forgive. I didn’t realize I was holding on to unforgiveness until someone pointed it out to me and, oh boy, was that a big ouch.
My last post was about Daniel and his perseverance with prayer. I have been praying for years that my son’s seizures would stop and when they didn’t I would tell myself that it’s just not time yet. You know God’s timing is perfect, right?
During my inner healing prayer sessions I was able to surrender my unforgiveness with God’s help. This was when I truly let go and forgave as well as asking God to forgive my stubbornness. I’m not saying that all unanswered prayer has to do with unforgiveness because sometimes it could be that what we are asking for is just not in His will.
In hindsight, I believe my unforgiveness was actually holding up my son’s healing of his seizures. I say this because it is God’s will that we all be healed whether it be on this side or on the other side of Heaven. Unforgiveness, is an open door to the enemy. The enemy can deafen one’s ears to the truth especially when it is God’s will you are waiting for.
Long story short my son no longer has seizures and we are tapering him off of his seizure meds. My son’s seizures have stopped and I thank my God for His healing touch on my son. The power of forgiveness is life changing.
Don’t let unforgiveness hinder your prayer life.
DebBe Still and Listen 
Oh wow, Deb! This is huge. I am so blessed as you share about forgiveness, because sometimes I don’t realize I am holding on to something either. . .think I have forgiven. Sometimes I have to forgive over and over again . . .not just a one time deal. And as a mom with a daughter who has seizures, I know just how amazing this healing is for you and Tom! Yay Jesus!
God bless you, Deb!
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Thanks, Debbie, and I will be praying for you and your daughter.
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You make a good point about how unforgiveness effects areas of our lives not directly touched by our relationship.
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I am grateful for His grace and mercy in my life and amazed at just how intricate His plan is.
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It is very intricate in its detail.
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Reblogged this on Lillie-Put and commented:
Is unforgiveness holding back a blessing?
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Thanks, Pastor J for the reblog!
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🙂
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What a great testimony! And what a great God we serve.
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Amen!
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Thanks for being on point and on tagert!
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