Author Darlene J. Conard

“Do you remember God when I would cut myself, had so much hate?” Deep in thought I continued extending the list of my shortcomings. Sucking in deep breaths, I casually waited for an answer. Nothing but silence. “Lord, why aren’t you answering me?” In a still soft voice He replied, “I don’t remember. It was then I realized the score card I keep on myself is non-existent to Him. He is unlike us who harbor such things. Forgiving ourselves is as important as forgiving others who have violated our trust.

 Micah 7:19 is one of many promises, saying, “He will turn again, he will have compassion upon us; he will subdue our iniquities; and thou wilt cast all their sins into the depths of the sea.” God is compassionate; but if we are holding condemnation tightly, God can’t do what He needs to do. We have forbidden Him from molding and shaping our lives. He will not force deliverance.

At one time I understood forgiveness to mean that I had to allow the person back in my life or I had not forgiven. Here is the revelation. Since forgiveness is an act and trust is earned, that means unforgiveness has become an idol.

Heavenly Father,

Search our hearts. Take anything out of us that is unholy and unjust. Replace them with Your goodness. Wash over us again that we may be made whole and not just healed. Forgive those who have trespassed against us. Give us the courage to take steps towards greater things. Help us to yield everything to You. We do not want idols in our lives, But You as our only Lord.

In Jesus Name Amen  

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