A Blessing to Others

We may be able to comfort those who are in any kind of affliction, through the comfort we ourselves receive from God. —2 Corinthians 1:4

Forgiveness is far more than just a way for us to “cope” with our own wounds. The mercy and grace of God and the lessons learned along the way are intended to extend beyond us and be a means of blessing to others.

If we had no memory of how it feels for our hearts to be exposed and laid bare, damaged by the blows of sin and injustice, how could we ever understand the pain that people around us are going through? How could we possibly be tenderhearted and compassionate toward them? And how could we reach out to them with His comfort in any sort of meaningful way— if we couldn’t identify at least to some measure with suffering’s sting?

Those memories give us the ability to look others in the eye and say, “I’ve been there. I know. And I’m telling you, His grace is sufficient for you.”

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Choosing Forgiveness: Moving from Hurt to Hope ©2022 Revived Hearts Foundation

Scripture taken from The CSB