5 Keys to Forgiveness

Just as there are physical laws in this world there are also spiritual laws. These laws are in affect whether we believe in them or not. For example you may not believe in the law of gravity but jump off a high building and you will soon realize that violation of that law can kill you. One such spiritual law can bring peace or misery depending on whether you allow it or not allow it in your life. That law is the law of forgiveness.

I am sure that you have heard of "The Secret". It was based on the law of attraction which says you get what you put out. All "The Secret" teaches is a biblical principle with God taken out of the equation. The law of attraction is just another way of saying you reap what you sow or you get back what you put out.

When it comes to forgiveness its basically what God is all about. The first key to forgiveness is if you want to be forgiven than forgive. Life is too short to hold grudges. There is great power in forgiving someone cause it releases forgiveness for you. I cannot force someone to forgive me. Thats between them and God. Whether you are aware of it or not this law applies to the Christian and the non-Christian alike. It applies to everyone no matter what your background is or where you are from. Don't ask to be forgiven if your not willing to forgive. It ties God's hands when you are not willing to forgive others.

The second key to forgiveness is it doesn't matter how big or how small the offense. Some of you may have been devastated by what another person has done to you or it could have been a minor offense. It just doesn't matter let go of it. Stop carrying it around. Did you know that lack of forgiveness can lead to bitterness? Bitterness can lead to sickness and even death. The bible tells us that not forgiving another can lead you to being sick. Its impossible to live in this world without offending another or having someone offend us. No wonder David wrote in the psalm "Create in me a clean heart oh God and renew a right spirit within me". So just let it go and stop carrying it around.

The third key to forgiveness is that for us it is impossible for us to forget but we can still forgive. We don't have the capacity to forget an offense. We cannot live in the past nor can we change it. What someone did to you years ago you can never forget it but you can choose to forgive and stop carrying it around. To carry all that around is unhealthy and will rob you of your joy and peace.

The fourth key to forgiveness is its never to late to forgive. The person who offended you can be dead and you can still forgive them. As long as you have breath its never too late to forgive someone. The bible says if you know you offended someone than go and ask for their forgiveness. However, sometimes people are not aware of it or would not come and ask anyway. Than you should forgive them no matter whether they ask or not. For your own peace forgive.

The final key to forgiveness is you may not know how or don't feel that you can forgive someone. Then ask God to help you. He will help you cause He died on a cross so you could be forgiven. There is great power in forgiveness. To know that you are forgiven and have forgiven others opens doors of blessings for you.

Its time to forgive and let go of that baggage you have been carrying around for so many years.