 Reflection
#1 on 'Between You and Me' by dc talk
Offenses unresolved they'll keep
me from the throne
Before I go to Him my wrong must be atoned
Have you forgiven your brother today? I know that sounds
like a strange question, but I have found that forgiveness
is something that must be practiced at least daily. Even on
the days that I think were fine, if I pause to think about
it, there are always those little things that need grace and
forgiveness.
It has become a habit with me. Each night when I lay down
to sleep, I stop and ask the Lord to show me where I need
forgiveness from Him, where I need to forgive myself and where
I need to forgive others. Sometimes I get to sleep quickly,
sometimes not.
In the song "Between You and Me," the group dc
talk sings that offenses unresolved keep them from the throne.
The Bible says that if our hearts condemn us we will not have
confidence before God. Jesus Himself put it this way:
"For if you forgive men when they sin against you, your
heavenly Father will also forgive you. But if you do not forgive
men their sins, your Father will not forgive your sins"
(Matthew 6:14 15, NIV).
If you resist forgiving others, how can you ask for and receive
forgiveness for yourself? Even the act of refusing to forgive
is a sin. You cannot hold a grudge or offense against someone
and ask God to forgive you for not forgiving them. Repented
and confessed sins are forgiven. When you hold a grudge you
are not repentant. Repent means "to turn around
and go another way." It means, in this case, that we
have to forgive to receive forgiveness.
Don't let an offense between you and another person hinder
your relationship with God. To the contrary, let your relationship
with God influence your relationship with others. Forgive
because you have been forgiven. Show mercy because you have
been shown mercy. Let what happens between you and the Lord
guide and direct what happens between you and me.
-Suzy C.
Scripture Reference: Matthew
6:14-15
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