As we have been allowed to see a new year, I began to look at life and realized that forgiveness is not just for the present age. There are things in our lives that have happened that caused hurt and instead of dealing with them, we harbor the hurt feelings and drag them along in our lives. The pain of what someone did to you in the past is now weighing your spirit and effecting your life in ways that you cannot imagine. The person that caused you hurt has possibly moved on or may no longer be around, but yet you have to deal with the effects of those moments. It's time to let go and forgive. Not to hear the person apologize, but to release yourself from the burden of caring around that negative weight.
In the 11th chapter of Matthew, Jesus tells us, “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.29 Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.30 For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.” He does not want us weighted down with unnecessary issues, so in this new year, turn over your burdens and release them to the Lord. He will make a way and give you peace.
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