Yet somehow, Christians are also called to model the Christ who, even as they crucified him, blessed
his enemies with forgiveness.
Not exact matches
But he misses some of the subtle paradoxes connected
with Christian
forgiveness and love of
enemies.
In his teaching and example of unbroken fellowship
with God, of love and service to men, of humility and sincerity, of
forgiveness toward even his most malicious
enemies, of sensitive understanding of the spoken or unspoken needs of the humblest of persons whose lives touched his, we see the kind of living to which we are called.
Fraternity, open communication
with everyone, solidarity
with all people,
with the little ones, the least of the earth, sinners and even
enemies, goodness, undiscriminating love, unlimited
forgiveness are the great ideals put forth by Jesus....
These prayers, written down ahead of time, often first spoken long before my birth, remind me to turn my thoughts toward the people I love, to forgive and ask
forgiveness, to pray for my
enemies, to plead for mercy for «the things I have done and the things I have left undone,» to remember the hungry and the suffering, to «bless the congregation of the poor,» to worship, to thank, to intercede, and to join
with the whole community of saints who — this very hour, all around the world, and for centuries past and to come — are praying these prayers
with me today.
It is the imitation of him who had no place to lay his head, who went about doing good, asked
forgiveness for his
enemies, refused all special power and status, and who lived in communion
with God the Father and
with all men who would respond.
The Lord revealed that the problem was
with my heart it is so wicked and deceptive i still believed that i was a good person i did nt drink or take drugs smoke or swear i wasnt violent i had some hangups but kept them to myself but this wicked thought was the reason why i couldnt get free.That was enough for the
enemy to bring guilt and condemnation upon me.So when i confessed that my heart was indeed wicked and that i needed a new heart.I was instantly delivered and set free from the past and have not looked back though i am sometimes reminded by others for what i did wrong.It no longer has power over me.I believe we all struggle
with two areas as christians we must confess our sin and we must confess our pride for without him we can do nothing.May the Lord show you what it is that is blocking you from receiving his love and
forgiveness the issue will be found in your heart ask the Lord to reveal it for what it is.We do nt like to see the truth its ugly and i am sorry if this offends you it wasnt my intention.May he set you free as he has done for me.regards brentnz