by Hazel Straub
Today, I choose a new life of pre-forgiveness, before anyone offends, the choice is “already forgiven.” No offense will lodge in me because the prewash spray of sending away the offense, was chosen for application to others and myself.
God’s love, mercy and forgiveness were given to me, although I did not deserve it. I choose to extend pre-forgiveness to others, including myself. It washes away, all the hurt, anger and desire to retaliate. My thoughts center on the mercy of God towards me rather than how I or others have hurt me.
Jesus, on the cross, said, “Father forgive them for they know not what they do.” (Luke 23:34) This forgiveness brought you and me, into the kingdom of God. Stephen, the first Christian martyr, while being stoned to death, asked that those participating would be forgiven and not have this held against them. Saul of Tarsus’ transformation, from a terrorist to a mighty believer in Jesus, known as Paul, was the answer to this prayer. Allow Christ, the Forgiver living inside of you, to help you forgive.
Love mixed with mercy and forgiveness has great power. It changes not only our lives, but also the lives of those we choose to pre-forgive and release. We can live today, without the heaviness of bitterness and enjoy restful sleep. Mercy given to others, reaps a harvest of mercy!
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Soo good! Powerful!
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By: Sarah Bedwell on 05/30/2019
at 1:23 am
Thank you! Blessings of pre-forgiveness!
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By: Pure Glory on 05/30/2019
at 4:01 am
Beautiful said, never thought much about pre-forgiveness, however that is something to begin to do each day. I will also share for others to think about pre-forgiveness
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By: eguyadeen3 on 05/30/2019
at 3:21 am
Edith, glad this post made you stop and think. Choosing to pre-forgive and not become offended changes everything for the better. Thank you for sharing.
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By: Pure Glory on 05/30/2019
at 4:06 am
This is wonderful! This completely frees anyone from the bondage of anger, resentment, bitterness…. thank you for this post. —another Edith
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By: ekurie on 05/30/2019
at 4:08 am
You are welcome, Edith! It is so freeing not to have bondage to anger, hurt, resentment and bitterness. Good sleep is priceless! 🙂
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By: Pure Glory on 05/30/2019
at 4:16 am
Through Christ’s sacrifice on the cross as payment for our sins past, present and future we have received the most precious gift: pre-forgiveness. Thank you for a fresh new look at God’s love!
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By: Peter Klopp on 05/30/2019
at 5:01 am
Peter, you are welcome! God’s love and pre-forgiveness is so freeing and wonderful.
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By: Pure Glory on 05/30/2019
at 5:24 am
Great post 🙂
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By: the #1 Itinerary on 05/30/2019
at 5:23 am
Thank you! 🙂
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By: Pure Glory on 05/30/2019
at 5:24 am
No problem 🙂 check out my blog when you get the chance 😄
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By: the #1 Itinerary on 05/30/2019
at 5:25 am
❤️ it!!!
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By: livinglifesplendidly26 on 05/30/2019
at 7:20 pm
🙂 Praise God! Thank you!
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By: Pure Glory on 05/30/2019
at 7:34 pm
I love this idea of pre-forgiveness. I am going to implement it first at home with my 21 year old. Often times he has a tone that sounds like he is implying I am stupid. I react defensively. But no more. I am going to really try this. Thank you
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By: Kate Hufstetler on 05/31/2019
at 7:20 pm
Kate, I sm glad to hear you are going use this. You are welcome. I find my day goes so much better with pre-forgiveness. Others do not control you and there is no bitterness. What a way to live! Blessings.
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By: Pure Glory on 05/31/2019
at 8:21 pm
I have already tried this since I posted (My son and I keep odd hours around the clock). I was calm and at peace. It worked so far.
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By: Kate Hufstetler on 06/01/2019
at 3:09 am
Praise God! So often the other person wants to get a reaction so they can control you. Pre-forgiveness makes for no negative reaction and peace reigns! Yes!!!
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By: Pure Glory on 06/01/2019
at 4:36 am
Amen!!
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By: drdehooks on 06/09/2019
at 7:51 pm
Yes! Pre-forgiveness works!
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By: Pure Glory on 06/09/2019
at 8:06 pm