"One of the first steps to being healed from the ravages of rejection is by extending forgiveness to those who have wronged us....
Jesus modeled true forgiveness when, at His crucifixion, He prayed, "Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they do." (Luke 23:34)...
Jesus didn't merely forgive them. He took it to the next step. He said, "Father, not only do I forgive them, but I'm asking You to forgive them as well."
It is possible to forgive without taking it to the next step. It's possible to forgive someone, but at the same time be thinking, "Just wait. Your turn is coming. There's a day of judgement coming. One day you're going to stand before the throne of Almighty God. The secrets will come into the light, and you will get yours! Oh, I forgive you; but one day you'll pay!"
Jesus was saying, "Father I'm asking You to blot out of Your records in heaven this sin that they have committed against Me. When they stand before you, may this sin not appear against them." This was also the prayer of Stephen, the first Christian martyr, when he prayed while being stoned to death for his faith, "Lord, do not charge them with this sin." (Acts 7:60)..
When you release your offenders from the judgement of their sin, you break the power of unforgiveness and find a new release to relate in freedom to others who sin against you."
"Thank you for the cross Lord
Thank you for the price You paid
Bearing all my sin and shame
In love You came
And gave amazing grace
Thank you for this love Lord
Thank you for your nail pierced hands
Washed me in Your cleansing flow
Now all I know
Your forgiveness and embrace
Worthy is the Lamb
Seated on the throne
Crown You now with many crowns
You reign victorious
High and lifted up
Jesus Son of God
Darling of Heaven crucified
Worthy is the Lamb
Worthy is the Lamb"
Christian lyrics - WORTHY IS THE LAMB LYRICS - HILLSONG UNITED
Check out all the excerpts I posted from DEALING WITH THE REJECTION AND PRAISE OF MAN by Bob Sorge This from p. 21-22
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