Are you hurt?

You are not alone. Everyone of us has experienced of being hurt. Just that, the degree is varies. Some people can take it easy. Some people no. Hurt can be physical or verbal. Both are no good. Both cause damage to the soul. Many people could not experience the fullness of joy in their life because of bitterness, grudges, and revenge. What does the bible says about this? Ephesians 4:31 All bitterness, anger and wrath, insult and slander must be removed from you, along with all wickedness. It says “Remove them from you!” Is it possible? Oh yes it is. God would not ask you to do something that could not be done. The key is very simple. FORGIVE. Jesus said in Matthew 6:14 "For if you forgive people their wrongdoing, your heavenly Father will forgive you as well. 6:15 But if you don't forgive people, your Father will not forgive your wrongdoing.”


You may ask “how could I ever forgive the person whom has hurt me so much?” My friend, it is for your own good that you do it. When you release someone from your anger, revenge, and bitterness, you are actually releasing yourself from bondage. Click here to see the story of the unmerciful servant Matthew 18:21-35

You may think, this person deserves to be punished for what he/she did to you? Yes, you are right. However, it is not your duty to punish them. See Romans 12:19 "Friends, do not avenge yourselves; instead, leave room for His wrath. For it is written: Vengeance belongs to Me; I will repay, says the Lord. Romans 12:17 Never pay back evil for evil to anyone. Do things in such a way that everyone can see you are honorable." 1 Peter 3:9 “Don't repay evil for evil. Don't retaliate when people say unkind things about you. Instead, pay them back with a blessing. That is what God wants you to do, and he will bless you for it.”

Now, take this simple step today. Ask God to show you by names or by faces the peoples who had hurt you. As the Lord shows you, write it down. And now, begin to forgive each and everyone of them. Never mind if the memories of the past coming back to your mind. Never mind even if you need to cry. Let it be. Continue your step to freedom. Pray to God to give you strength. For you don’t do it by your own strength, but the Lord’s. Just pray this simple prayer;

“Lord, in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ, I choose to forgive (mention the person’s name) because you’ve first forgiven me. I release him/ her from my anger, bitterness and revenge right now in Jesus’ name. Lord, even as I choose to release him/her, I pray that Lord, you’ll also release me from all kind of bondages in my life. Grant me victory Lord! And heal me right now. In Jesus’ most precious name, I pray. Amen.”

We have not come to the point where we are stoned to death or being crucified. Stephen was stoned to death, however, at the last of his breath, he prayed to Jesus, see Acts 7: 59 And as they stoned him, Stephen prayed, "Lord Jesus, receive my spirit." 60 And he fell to his knees, shouting, "Lord, don't charge them with this sin! "And with that, he died. (Context Acts 7:54-60)

In Luke 23:34 You could hear Jesus said a prayer for the people who crucified Him. Jesus said, "Father, forgive these people, because they don't know what they are doing."

As you choose the way of God, God will surely heal your heart.

Amen!