Im just 13 and My whole life I have been ignoring god and I wasn't going to watch any sermons but after the first 10 minutes of this sermon its made me see how much love god has for us.
You have so much more of life ahead of you hun. When I was your age, I also ignored God. I believed in Him but I didn't care to learn about Him or know Him. It wasn't until my late 20's that I began a relationship with Him. I took it day by day. Every day I talked to Him fir 5 or 10mins, the way I would talk to a friend. Little by little our relationship grew. Everyday try talking to God fir 5 or 10mins just like you would talk to a friend. Or maybe write a letter to him everyday in a journal. Your relationship with him will grow as you continue to grow 💓
Satan compliance mask is his destruction on us.. Feelings Satan chokes.. Feeling guide us are healing and nesesary..its called your gut Your intuition. If you don't cry when you need to you won't heal it's your gut guiding your Heart.. You know God sees your Heart.. Be nice say hi keep walking.. It's kindness yeah kill them with kindness to fix them. They don't deserve our time they do deserve your loving kindness to repair them see how God is so Beautiful
Dear Heavenly Father, We lift up Mandy and her husband to You today. We know that their marriage is going through a difficult time and we ask for Your intervention to bring healing to their relationship. Lord, we ask that You soften the heart of Mandy's husband and help him to forgive her for any wrongs she may have committed. Give him the strength to let go of any resentment or bitterness and guide him towards the path of forgiveness. We pray that You remind him of the qualities that attracted him to Mandy in the first place. Allow him to see her through Your eyes; a beautiful and loving woman who is worth fighting for. Father, we ask that You work in their marriage to bring about reconciliation and restoration. Above all, we pray that You be the center of their marriage. Help them to rely on You daily for guidance and wisdom as they navigate through their relationship. We trust that You have the power to heal any relationship. I pray through Your Son Jesus, Amen! -Kathleen
Father, help Mandy to receive Your grace to speak in such a way to her husband so his heart is moved to forgiveness and their love be healed , in the Holy Name of Yehoshua Messiah, Amen
The gospel has made me a better person and continues to make me a better person. Eternally grateful for the message of the gospel and I pray to be able to always give the grace and forgiveness to others that He has given to me. 🙏
Thank you so much for this sermon. I've been struggling greatly with intense hatred towards my ex who permanently destroyed my life. After watching this sermon, this is the closest I've come to forgiving her after almost 20 years of Christian counseling, watching thousands of sermons on the issue and reading. Thank you once again
@charlesparillojr.8649 I was also damaged by a narcissistic ex wife ..who had multiple affairs ..never apologized ...and left me broken and confused ...after years of hurting ..I finally understood FORGIVENESS ...and THAT ..was my turning point ...I see myself FREE ..from her bandage on me ..!! A huge weight was lifted off my shoulders ..!! It works ..Let it go ..and let God deal with it ..!! He said .." Come to me all you who are weary ...and I will give you rest " It works !!
I was so bitter at something my husband did yesterday. Then the streaming at my church did not work today. I found this sermon. God is faithful. I am so blessed!
Forgiveness is something I actually had to study. Cause at the time years ago I couldn't find myself forgiving. Now that I have it gives you real peace and that real feeling of grace.
Jiron Torres it truly makes you happier if you can manage not to dwell on the past and truly forgive. I had to learn this growing up . I couldn’t live until I realized .
Forgiveness is so liberating!!!!! I love the intro video of the woman holding a hand full of sharp nails and the guy squeezing broken glass and the question, “Are you holding on to painful things?” It makes the point that grudges often hurt us more than the person that wounded us. Thanks for a great word!
The first time I've ever prayed for my enemy was in 4th grade to my teacher. She was friends with my friend's mom and every time I was talking to my friend I would be called out and not her. Each semester we would have an awards ceremony and even though our grades were the same and my participation was more I was in 2nd place and my friend was 1st place. When I prayed for my teacher and my friend a prayer of blessing, it changed the way that I viewed them. Each time I saw them I would not be reminded of this unfair treatment. If I was reminded, I knew I need to keep praying for them. The 2nd semester I was tied with her for 1st place! When we follow God's way we are filled with true peace and joy. We need to stop trying to resolve conflict our own ways!! We must follow God's ways. If we trust God then we trust his Commandments. I am now 25 y/o and I still follow this way of praying for those I have conflict with such as my coworkers/boss, roommates, parents, etc. The first time you ever pray this way it is hard, no joke. It gets easier over time. You think that person doesn't deserve the blessings and you do! But did you forget that God is a JUST God? He will determine who is deserving of the blessings. God will also open your eyes up to whether or not you are at fault for any of the conflict. A lot of times our ego/pride blinds us from seeing who is actually at fault. When we see what is our fault we must repent for it. Whenever we follow God's commandments, we experience peace and joy. Our unforgiveness is what is stealing our peace and joy. The purpose of us praying for our enemies is to lessen our ego/pride daily so there is less of us and more of Him. Here's how to pray and ask God to bless those you have tension with/are jealous of/hate: --Ask God for strength to pray that prayer. --Ask God that all the blessings He would have blessed you with would be given to that particular person and it be overflowing. --Ask God to bless that person in their finances, health, family/relationships, work, etc. Ask God that every aspect of their life would prosper. --Ask God that all the things that person desires will be given to him/her even if it is disadvantageous to you ----Only ask God to BLESS and not curse or for God to change that person Each time you are reminded of that person/situation, keep praying again and again blessing over them. I pray that for anyone who reads this comment will give it at least a 2 week trial. it is worth it if you want to experience peace and joy in your life and to see what God will do. Even if it isn't your fault for what happened, when you pray and ask God to bless that person, know that God is fair and just and he will give the blessings to those who deserve it. When we ask God to bless those we don't get along with, we see the situation through God's perspective and no longer our own.
Craig I know this message is dated by you tube terms but I’ll share here. My second daughter was sexually assaulted in January of 22 she was 13 the assailant was 21. He stalked and coerced and hunted her. There is some real sickness in her heart. She is recovering. He is incarcerated. We have learned he’s receiving a plea for probation. I was beside myself and somewhat still am but this mess at is what I needed. Im also a husband who has not been faithful in the past. We’re both still over this 5 years later. When my wife and I reconciled in ‘17 we were blessed with our youngest from outside the marriage. He’s my baby boy. Nothing less. The month after we got back together our home was flooded 4’ during Harvey. My relationship with God was reared from Christian parents every time the door was open folks. Long story short, this was what I needed. Thank you so much.
Amen! I know forgiving others who have harmed us is not always easy! When we follow a Matthew 5:44-45 principle it allows the Lord to move in our hearts and cleanse us! Even a simple prayer of : I forgive (enter name) for all the hurt and pain they've caused me, Lord I ask that you bless them in Jesus name! That prayer allows the Lord to heal your heart! Matthew 5:44-45 (NKJV) But I say to you, love your enemies, bless those who curse you, do good to those who hate you, and pray for those who spitefully use you and persecute you, 45 that you may be sons of your Father in heaven; for He makes His sun rise on the evil and on the good, and sends rain on the just and on the unjust. Myriam - LC Social Media Team
Father, we come before You, asking for Your help and guidance in the journey of forgiveness. We ask for Your divine assistance in releasing any feelings of resentment, anger, or bitterness that Missy may be holding onto. Grant her the strength and humility to forgive those who have hurt or wronged her. Help her to let go of the pain and emotional burdens that weigh heavily on her heart. Teach her to extend the same grace and mercy that You have shown her, towards those who have caused her harm. Lord, we understand that forgiveness is a process, and we ask for Your patience and guidance as she navigates through it. In Jesus’ name amen!
Mercy! I listened to this while at work and I'm actively trying to forgive. I was so wrong. I can feel the wrestling in my spirit. Thank you for the availability of this message.
The single act of finally forgiving someone who hurt me deeply for years has literally changed the trajectory of my life. My relationship with God, with others and my personal sense of peace has been impacted significantly from learning to FORGIVE just as JESUS has asked of us. Praise God! 🙏🏾❤🙏🏾❤
❤️👏! Praise our God!!! Praise our Savior, Jesus! That is wonderful, V B! I’m so, so glad for you:). “Whoever finds God, finds life!” kb lcyt Social Media Team
I know I need to forgive and I have prayed many times to help me forgive. Found out my husband has been cheating our whole marriage of 32 years. And it’s been 3 yrs since I found out and I still hurt but I know I will forgive. Hopefully soon
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So i thought i had forgiven someone until i accidentally talked to her on the phone after months . I was so furious the whole day and that's when I realized I was still holding on a grudge but not anymore. I choose to forgive because I deserve the freedom , because forgiveness flow through us as the children of God . Thank you for the powerful sermon . #Faith to forgive#
The duty of one seeking enlightenment is to culture the quality of forgiveness, which is illuminating like the sun. The Supreme Lord is pleased with those who are forgiving.
I know that many of our lives have been impacted deeply by the sins and betrayal of others. Your word speak life and hope God increase my faith! The faith to forgive. Who betrayed, mistreated, took advantage of you especially when betrayed by someone you loved dearly and had your best interest at heart. It could have been a mom that no matter what yoy did always seem to make you small and insignificant. Unforgiveable things. I have been betrayed in a significant way. How do you forgive if you don't feel like forgiving. It's like vacuuming with all the power within you have and it still don't come up. Heart wrenching. Eph 4:32 Love your enemies and pray for those persecuting you. Forgive others freely just as your heavenly father forgives you. To forgive does not mean necessarily forgetting
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I found my family on my father's side and my 1st time I ever spoke to my father I told him I got invited by his mom to come visit them..my fathers and I never met at this time when his 1st response to me at me being the age 26 he told me to be patient and most likely I'll be accepted.. I told him I was 26 and that I have been patient my whole life and they will always be accepted always :)
Thank you for this message. I believe I am forgiven by God. Please pray that I can forgive the 6 men who have raped me or molested me as a child. I struggle to forgive them but this message was very helpful. Thank you Pastor for being bold enough to preach this sermon. There are so many children molested in our world. Pray also for them.
💔Oh you went through such a painful and traumatic thing @Lori Anthony and I am so sorry about that😢. And I can’t begin to imagine the pain you feel but I just wanted to let you know that I am praying for you. I pray that you may be able to forgive those that wronged you so you can be set free. Our Lord Jesus is Lord over all things and He will help you forgive all that have hurt you. I pray that Jesus surrounds you with his peace, love, comfort and wisdom. May he bless you and heal all of your broken wounds Lori. He surely will for he loves so much. Much love ❤️ “And now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love.” 1 Corinthians 13:13 NIV -Martina (social media team)
I am so very sorry 🥺😢😔 for your painful experience. I myself was molested by an uncle when I was 9 years old. We never did end up pressing charges bc he was the only breadwinner for my aunt and her family. Fast forward a couple years he was gunned down in Mexico by a cartel for being involved in things he should’ve never been involved with. I forgive him. But how I wish he was still alive to forgive him in person and give him the gospel. I pray he repented and accepted Jesus in his heart before he passed 😔💔. It’s hard at times to forgive and I still struggle to forgive others sometimes. But I pray God will increase our faith and love in our hearts to see ourselves and others how he sees us and them. It never excuses the bad and vile actions of other people but most, if not all, people are hurting, lost, and dead in their trespasses in this broken world. It can only take the love of Jesus Christ to change them and have them repent. As Ephesians 6 says we do not struggle with flesh and blood enemies but evil spirits and principalities that exploit people and their wounds. Again, not an excuse ever bc people must own up to their actions and be held responsible for them. But most of these people never do and most of these people unfortunately end up in hell for all of eternity. Which truly breaks my heart. We must pray for them 🙏🏽 because not even God wishes that any should perish but that all should come to repentance.
Thank you so much for this message. I have been dealing with this for years! I truly believe that after 40 years I can finally understand God's plan and purpose for forgiving those who persecute us. Pastor I feel this message clarified this subject more than it ever has in my walk as a believer. Thank you!
I FORGIVE OTHERS VERY WELL..IT WAS FORGIVING MYSELF I STRUGGLED WITH BUT CRAIG GROESCHEL HAS GIVEN ME PEACE!! AND THANK YOU!! COMPASSION-What our society today needs more than anything is the spirit of empathy-the ability to put ourselves in the shoes of those who are facing hardship and suffering, to understand and share what they are going through. When the spirit of compassion becomes the bedrock of society, and is embodied by society’s leaders, the future will be bright with hope.
That’s great, Robbie! Praise the Lord that you were able to find peace. What a blessing! So glad you shared! “Whoever finds God, finds life!” kb lcyt Social Media Team
The hardest thing for me to know is whether I am being unforgiving towards someone or just simply wanting to stand up for what's right. Since forgiveness is letting go, it's hard to know how to forgive but also confront what's wrong. I have been told I have unforgiveness towards the leadership in my church because of how they handled a situation with excommunicating my husband without my knowledge, for a mental breakdown that he had which negatively affected the church. I don't feel that they did "wrong" so much as things could be done better so that people don't get so badly hurt in the future. But it is sticking with me, and I keep circling back around to it because there isn't resolution. It is painful, as my husband isn't allowed there, and I must leave the church eventually because he is not there. But I don't want to leave until things are resolved. I just don't know if I"m unforgiving, or simply want to approach the leadership about how they handled it. It's so hard when dealing with these situations inside the church especially if you're just a regular member wanting to approach senior leadership.
Father God, We thank, You, that we can always come to You for everything. You, Lord, know all about this situation and the details. We place it in Your hands for resolution. Please give all involved clarity and wisdom and may each of them reach out to You in prayer for guidance. You know the walls that need to come down and how to do it. Please place people in the paths of those involved to help all put the focus on You. Please change hearts like only You can. In Jesus’ name, Amen Keli ”Whoever finds God, finds life!”
Maybe you can approach the leadership and tell them how you feel and what can be done better in the future, but that regardless you forgive them. Then you can leave. I believe that will give you peace in your heart because you expressed what was on your heart but also made it a point to forgive. Whether they take your advice/counsel is on them. Let God deal with them afterwards and just pray that God would reveal to them where they went wrong.
There are other 'churches' you can go to. You and your husband. If your husband is repentant and asked God for forgiveness. God forgave him. The ones who are bitter against him, now must forgive. You are only responsible for your sin. You are not the cause of what happened. I hope you find a favorable outcome. God loves all of us because we all fall short of the glory of God. God bless you.
First time listening to your sermon and am grateful Sir I was currently struggling with forgiveness I had to look for a sermon to help me through and am blessed to be touched by this sermon God continue to bless you Sir God is all good all the time He loves us so dearly I pray we all surrender to him because at the end no one can loves us better than him The greatest love of all Lord Jesus Christ 🙏🏿🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍
I needed that. I struggle and have struggled for a long time with forgiving my mom and dad for getting a divorce. They both lie to me about it and won’t tell me the full truth to make themselves look better. I was only three! I had no good memories and all I remember is them arguing and when they told me they were getting a divorce and what that meant. I was one the old leather couches that used to be in my living room weeping behind my mom’s back unable to look at my dad or my mom. I was so upset even at age three and I still am, but I know I need to forgive them. And then my stepmom has refused to forgive me of something I did in fourth grade and lies about me to people. All my parents make assumptions about me and come to the worst conclusions. I love them but I don’t know if I can ever like them. I would sacrifice myself for them or anyone any day any time. At my dad’s they are not Christian. They say they are but no part of their lives represents it. And at my mom’s I feel like she does kinda try but most of the time is a hypocrite. And my step dad is an ex marine and has major anger issues and is a complete hypocrite but if I point anything out to try and help him he gets mad at me. I know it is not my place to judge and God is the only one to rightly judge. I was bullied all throughout elementary school starting in pre-k. I have had a horrible “friendship” where she completely betrayed me and ripped me to pieces and it went on and on and I am still healing from all of this stuff but I do know that I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. Also tonight before I saw this I read Matthew 5:43-44 and I most definitely was not expecting to see it again. Thank you pastor Craig for giving such a great message! 💚✝️
Father, I pray that my husband is able to forgive me. Help us oh Lord to restore our marriage. Change our hearts o Lord and remind us of this sacred covenant that we entered. Lord purify us and fill us with the Holy Spirit. I place my family in your hands oh Lord. Enable us not to give up on each other. Remind us to put you at the center of our marriage. AMEN
God, I lift up this marriage. I ask that you help them both have the heart and eyes to see each other through your eyes. I pray that you work in them both, giving them a willingness to forgive and seek reconciliation. God, I ask for patience as they navigate how you will work in this marriage and choose to put you first. Protect both of them from ungodly influences that strain their marriage and their trust. Work in and through them to bless each other in this difficult time. In your name, Amen.
I'm having trouble knowing if I truly forgive my former bully. As kids he and his friends never seemed to stop tormenting me even after my mom had a miscarriage with my sister, my grandfather died, and a brother who only lived for 52 minutes after birth. Just recently I found out he ended his own life and had depression, anxiety and schizophrenia. I know he had a rough life but it didn't give him the right to make me his punching bag. He gave me depression and anxiety too. I went to his grave to let him know everything I hated about him and told him I wouldn't let him or the others dictate my life anymore. I can't get an apology because he passed on and don't know what to do. Everyone told me his life was probably awful because of his death, but it it's an excuse for his behavior to me. I prayed that God would take my hatred of him and all the others who made me feel worthless, I prayed for him family and even told him to rest in peace. I said I forgive him and everyone else I let it all out. Anything you can tell me?
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Listening to this sermon.. changed my whole outcome on forgiveness… Although it may not be fair, you can still forgive even if your heart is hurting and you feel so much pain.. you will finally be free.. I know it want be easy.. but i have faith in God. I just want freedom and peace in every aspect of my body 💙
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It has been Revealed to me in this Sermon and now understand why my heart is only filled with Grace for my Treasure as I was first Forgiven by God and then the family I left for her, it is now up to me to Forgive myself.
Ive tried forgiving but I need to increase my faith and I have so much excitement towards part 3 of the grudge do to the resentment i once had towards God it will be a blessing to here life church move through me in that message. These sermons are making great moves in my life. Thank you so much.
I lovvveeee this word. explaining that the goodness of God goes through us as Christians and we must deliver that to others no matter how easy it is to just hold on!
Thanks Pst. Craig Groeschel 4 This Powerful, Deep Teaching, Reflecting Sermon of Faith 2 Forgive on Prt 2 of The Grudge While I Say I Have Learnt That:- 1. Forgiveness Is Not Forgetting & 2. Forgiveness Is Not Fair In Which I Have Learnt That:- A. Forgiveness Is Giving Others What Our Great Almighty God Gave Us & 2. That There Is Freedom When Forgiving Than Holding an Offenses As I Have Learnt Thru The Books of Luke 17:1-5, Matthew 5:43-44, Matthew 6:14-15 & Ephesians 4:32 That When We Forgive, We Show Others Undeserved Mercy, Undeserved Love & Undeserved Grace As Our Great Almighty God Has Showed Us As Yu Pst. Craig Groeschel Has Spoken 2 Me 2day Thru The Spirit of Our Great Almighty God While I Say That May Our Great Lord Jesus Christ Bless Yu Pst. Craig Groeschel So Much Always.🙌🙌🙌🙌🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🕊🕊🕊🕊🕊🕊🕊🕊🕊🕊🕊🕊🕊🕊🕊🕊🕊🕊🕊🕊
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“nor give place to the devil. Let him who stole steal no longer, but rather let him labor, working with his hands what is good, that he may have something to give him who has need. Let no corrupt word proceed out of your mouth, but what is good for necessary edification, that it may impart grace to the hearers. And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, by whom you were sealed for the day of redemption. Let all bitterness, wrath, anger, clamor, and evil speaking be put away from you, with all malice.” Ephesians 4:27-31 NKJV
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We're not asking 'How much forgiveness do they deserve?' We're asking 'How much freedom do you desire?' Let it go
Amen!
So good
Thankyou,that's life-changing xx
Carla Linton. Amen. Hallelujah.
Thank you Jesus
Im just 13 and My whole life I have been ignoring god and I wasn't going to watch any sermons but after the first 10 minutes of this sermon its made me see how much love god has for us.
🙌 Thanks for sharing!
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You have so much more of life ahead of you hun. When I was your age, I also ignored God. I believed in Him but I didn't care to learn about Him or know Him. It wasn't until my late 20's that I began a relationship with Him. I took it day by day. Every day I talked to Him fir 5 or 10mins, the way I would talk to a friend. Little by little our relationship grew. Everyday try talking to God fir 5 or 10mins just like you would talk to a friend. Or maybe write a letter to him everyday in a journal. Your relationship with him will grow as you continue to grow 💓
Please God, do a spiritual surgery in my heart today..
Amen
Carla Linton. Amen Hallelujah.
Yes Lord!
Amen
Satan compliance mask is his destruction on us.. Feelings Satan chokes.. Feeling guide us are healing and nesesary..its called your gut
Your intuition. If you don't cry when you need to you won't heal it's your gut guiding your Heart.. You know God sees your Heart.. Be nice say hi keep walking.. It's kindness yeah kill them with kindness to fix them. They don't deserve our time they do deserve your loving kindness to repair them see how God is so Beautiful
Prayers for my husband to forgive me and remember why he fell in love with me. Speaking the name of Jesus over him and our marriage.
Dear Heavenly Father, We lift up Mandy and her husband to You today. We know that their marriage is going through a difficult time and we ask for Your intervention to bring healing to their relationship. Lord, we ask that You soften the heart of Mandy's husband and help him to forgive her for any wrongs she may have committed. Give him the strength to let go of any resentment or bitterness and guide him towards the path of forgiveness. We pray that You remind him of the qualities that attracted him to Mandy in the first place. Allow him to see her through Your eyes; a beautiful and loving woman who is worth fighting for. Father, we ask that You work in their marriage to bring about reconciliation and restoration. Above all, we pray that You be the center of their marriage. Help them to rely on You daily for guidance and wisdom as they navigate through their relationship. We trust that You have the power to heal any relationship. I pray through Your Son Jesus, Amen!
-Kathleen
Father, help Mandy to receive Your grace to speak in such a way to her husband so his heart is moved to forgiveness and their love be healed , in the Holy Name of Yehoshua Messiah, Amen
The gospel has made me a better person and continues to make me a better person. Eternally grateful for the message of the gospel and I pray to be able to always give the grace and forgiveness to others that He has given to me. 🙏
Amen 🙏🏽
Thank you so much for this sermon. I've been struggling greatly with intense hatred towards my ex who permanently destroyed my life. After watching this sermon, this is the closest I've come to forgiving her after almost 20 years of Christian counseling, watching thousands of sermons on the issue and reading. Thank you once again
So glad it could help you Charles ! Remember that God sees you and loves you🙌🏾 Im sorry to hear you went through that.
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@charlesparillojr.8649 I was also damaged by a narcissistic ex wife ..who had multiple affairs ..never apologized ...and left me broken and confused ...after years of hurting ..I finally understood FORGIVENESS ...and THAT ..was my turning point ...I see myself FREE ..from her bandage on me ..!! A huge weight was lifted off my shoulders ..!! It works ..Let it go ..and let God deal with it ..!! He said .." Come to me all you who are weary ...and I will give you rest " It works !!
I was so bitter at something my husband did yesterday. Then the streaming at my church did not work today. I found this sermon. God is faithful. I am so blessed!
Forgiveness is something I actually had to study. Cause at the time years ago I couldn't find myself forgiving. Now that I have it gives you real peace and that real feeling of grace.
Jiron Torres it truly makes you happier if you can manage not to dwell on the past and truly forgive. I had to learn this growing up . I couldn’t live until I realized .
@@justinbarton294 you are correct. Non should dwell on the past and that's when forgiving comes into play to not dwell on the past.
It's the painful course that am taking now. I need to grow my faith. May God grant us more faith! 🙏🙏🙏
Any advice
@@Blxvkm it takes discipline and the strength to push through for the best.
Very powerful sermon..am touched deeply as am going through a betrayal from someone I trusted and loved dearly..
This is soo me now
Same here
Me too
You have to let it go... If you can't, walk away until you can.
Forgiveness is so liberating!!!!! I love the intro video of the woman holding a hand full of sharp nails and the guy squeezing broken glass and the question, “Are you holding on to painful things?”
It makes the point that grudges often hurt us more than the person that wounded us.
Thanks for a great word!
You have no idea how much I need to hear this today. Thank you.
I know that feeling. It is so hard to forgive myself.
The first time I've ever prayed for my enemy was in 4th grade to my teacher. She was friends with my friend's mom and every time I was talking to my friend I would be called out and not her. Each semester we would have an awards ceremony and even though our grades were the same and my participation was more I was in 2nd place and my friend was 1st place. When I prayed for my teacher and my friend a prayer of blessing, it changed the way that I viewed them. Each time I saw them I would not be reminded of this unfair treatment. If I was reminded, I knew I need to keep praying for them. The 2nd semester I was tied with her for 1st place! When we follow God's way we are filled with true peace and joy.
We need to stop trying to resolve conflict our own ways!! We must follow God's ways. If we trust God then we trust his Commandments.
I am now 25 y/o and I still follow this way of praying for those I have conflict with such as my coworkers/boss, roommates, parents, etc. The first time you ever pray this way it is hard, no joke. It gets easier over time. You think that person doesn't deserve the blessings and you do! But did you forget that God is a JUST God? He will determine who is deserving of the blessings. God will also open your eyes up to whether or not you are at fault for any of the conflict. A lot of times our ego/pride blinds us from seeing who is actually at fault. When we see what is our fault we must repent for it.
Whenever we follow God's commandments, we experience peace and joy. Our unforgiveness is what is stealing our peace and joy. The purpose of us praying for our enemies is to lessen our ego/pride daily so there is less of us and more of Him.
Here's how to pray and ask God to bless those you have tension with/are jealous of/hate:
--Ask God for strength to pray that prayer.
--Ask God that all the blessings He would have blessed you with would be given to that particular person and it be overflowing.
--Ask God to bless that person in their finances, health, family/relationships, work, etc. Ask God that every aspect of their life would prosper.
--Ask God that all the things that person desires will be given to him/her even if it is disadvantageous to you
----Only ask God to BLESS and not curse or for God to change that person
Each time you are reminded of that person/situation, keep praying again and again blessing over them.
I pray that for anyone who reads this comment will give it at least a 2 week trial. it is worth it if you want to experience peace and joy in your life and to see what God will do. Even if it isn't your fault for what happened, when you pray and ask God to bless that person, know that God is fair and just and he will give the blessings to those who deserve it. When we ask God to bless those we don't get along with, we see the situation through God's perspective and no longer our own.
🙌 Praise God!
Thank you, Joy, for sharing that!
Great example!
Keli - Team LC
"Whoever finds God, finds life!"
I’ wad dealing with This All my life. “HOLDING GRUDGES” And Now I Let All Go. Let God Be The Center In My Life Today and Forever. Amen.
One of the best sermons from the modern day church on forgiveness....EVER!! I mean it.....
Craig I know this message is dated by you tube terms but I’ll share here. My second daughter was sexually assaulted in January of 22 she was 13 the assailant was 21. He stalked and coerced and hunted her. There is some real sickness in her heart. She is recovering. He is incarcerated. We have learned he’s receiving a plea for probation. I was beside myself and somewhat still am but this mess at is what I needed.
Im also a husband who has not been faithful in the past. We’re both still over this 5 years later. When my wife and I reconciled in ‘17 we were blessed with our youngest from outside the marriage. He’s my baby boy. Nothing less. The month after we got back together our home was flooded 4’ during Harvey. My relationship with God was reared from Christian parents every time the door was open folks.
Long story short, this was what I needed. Thank you so much.
Amen! I know forgiving others who have harmed us is not always easy! When we follow a Matthew 5:44-45 principle it allows the Lord to move in our hearts and cleanse us! Even a simple prayer of : I forgive (enter name) for all the hurt and pain they've caused me, Lord I ask that you bless them in Jesus name!
That prayer allows the Lord to heal your heart!
Matthew 5:44-45 (NKJV)
But I say to you, love your enemies, bless those who curse you, do good to those who hate you, and pray for those who spitefully use you and persecute you, 45 that you may be sons of your Father in heaven; for He makes His sun rise on the evil and on the good, and sends rain on the just and on the unjust.
Myriam - LC Social Media Team
Please pray i have my faith increased to help me forgive the person who has really hurt me in the past as I want freedom. 🙏
Father, we come before You, asking for Your help and guidance in the journey of forgiveness. We ask for Your divine assistance in releasing any feelings of resentment, anger, or bitterness that Missy may be holding onto. Grant her the strength and humility to forgive those who have hurt or wronged her. Help her to let go of the pain and emotional burdens that weigh heavily on her heart. Teach her to extend the same grace and mercy that You have shown her, towards those who have caused her harm. Lord, we understand that forgiveness is a process, and we ask for Your patience and guidance as she navigates through it. In Jesus’ name amen!
Mercy! I listened to this while at work and I'm actively trying to forgive. I was so wrong. I can feel the wrestling in my spirit. Thank you for the availability of this message.
This is perhaps the most POWERFUL message I've heard on the topic of forgiveness.
Please Jesus forgive my sins. Save me. Forgive those who have trespassed against me. Give me freedom. Amen
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The single act of finally forgiving someone who hurt me deeply for years has literally changed the trajectory of my life. My relationship with God, with others and my personal sense of peace has been impacted significantly from learning to FORGIVE just as JESUS has asked of us. Praise God! 🙏🏾❤🙏🏾❤
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Praise our God!!! Praise our Savior, Jesus!
That is wonderful, V B! I’m so, so glad for you:).
“Whoever finds God, finds life!”
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I know I need to forgive and I have prayed many times to help me forgive. Found out my husband has been cheating our whole marriage of 32 years. And it’s been 3 yrs since I found out and I still hurt but I know I will forgive. Hopefully soon
God increase my faith to forgive.. thank you Lord thank you Jesus.
Amen
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So i thought i had forgiven someone until i accidentally talked to her on the phone after months . I was so furious the whole day and that's when I realized I was still holding on a grudge but not anymore. I choose to forgive because I deserve the freedom , because forgiveness flow through us as the children of God . Thank you for the powerful sermon . #Faith to forgive#
Amen! 🙌❤️
I need his Grace
Betrayal is a deep wound but God heals and mend the heart.
The duty of one seeking enlightenment is to culture the quality of forgiveness, which is illuminating like the sun. The Supreme Lord is pleased with those who are forgiving.
"Forgiving others sets me free"
Amen!
Tim - LC Social Media Team
FAITH TO FORGIVE!!!!
Thank you Jesus ❤❤
Unforgiven sins and offense can be detrimental to one's health.
The end of the sermon got me emotional 😢
Writing my dissertation on forgiveness
I know that many of our lives have been impacted deeply by the sins and betrayal of others. Your word speak life and hope
God increase my faith! The faith to forgive. Who betrayed, mistreated, took advantage of you especially when betrayed by someone you loved dearly and had your best interest at heart. It could have been a mom that no matter what yoy did always seem to make you small and insignificant. Unforgiveable things. I have been betrayed in a significant way. How do you forgive if you don't feel like forgiving. It's like vacuuming with all the power within you have and it still don't come up. Heart wrenching. Eph 4:32 Love your enemies and pray for those persecuting you. Forgive others freely just as your heavenly father forgives you. To forgive does not mean necessarily forgetting
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God please heal me, the hurt makes it difficult for me to forgive and i want to forgive
Amen!
❤ his transparency in this
Amen!❤️
Thank you for such a great message, Pastor! ✝️
I found my family on my father's side and my 1st time I ever spoke to my father I told him I got invited by his mom to come visit them..my fathers and I never met at this time when his 1st response to me at me being the age 26 he told me to be patient and most likely I'll be accepted.. I told him I was 26 and that I have been patient my whole life and they will always be accepted always :)
Please help me God.. This message has really blessed me.
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Thank you for this message. I believe I am forgiven by God. Please pray that I can forgive the 6 men who have raped me or molested me as a child. I struggle to forgive them but this message was very helpful. Thank you Pastor for being bold enough to preach this sermon. There are so many children molested in our world. Pray also for them.
💔Oh you went through such a painful and traumatic thing @Lori Anthony and I am so sorry about that😢. And I can’t begin to imagine the pain you feel but I just wanted to let you know that I am praying for you. I pray that you may be able to forgive those that wronged you so you can be set free. Our Lord Jesus is Lord over all things and He will help you forgive all that have hurt you. I pray that Jesus surrounds you with his peace, love, comfort and wisdom. May he bless you and heal all of your broken wounds Lori. He surely will for he loves so much. Much love ❤️
“And now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love.”
1 Corinthians 13:13 NIV
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I am soooo sorry to hear that. Breaks my soul to hear. I pray for your healing. no words can be said. 😭
I am so very sorry 🥺😢😔 for your painful experience. I myself was molested by an uncle when I was 9 years old. We never did end up pressing charges bc he was the only breadwinner for my aunt and her family. Fast forward a couple years he was gunned down in Mexico by a cartel for being involved in things he should’ve never been involved with. I forgive him. But how I wish he was still alive to forgive him in person and give him the gospel. I pray he repented and accepted Jesus in his heart before he passed 😔💔. It’s hard at times to forgive and I still struggle to forgive others sometimes. But I pray God will increase our faith and love in our hearts to see ourselves and others how he sees us and them.
It never excuses the bad and vile actions of other people but most, if not all, people are hurting, lost, and dead in their trespasses in this broken world. It can only take the love of Jesus Christ to change them and have them repent. As Ephesians 6 says we do not struggle with flesh and blood enemies but evil spirits and principalities that exploit people and their wounds. Again, not an excuse ever bc people must own up to their actions and be held responsible for them. But most of these people never do and most of these people unfortunately end up in hell for all of eternity. Which truly breaks my heart. We must pray for them 🙏🏽 because not even God wishes that any should perish but that all should come to repentance.
“He’s JUST he’s not always fair” WHEWWWWWWW BOYYYY😭😭😭😭😭
do the right thing before my Gods eyes is the best.
Thank you so much for this message. I have been dealing with this for years! I truly believe that after 40 years I can finally understand God's plan and purpose for forgiving those who persecute us. Pastor I feel this message clarified this subject more than it ever has in my walk as a believer. Thank you!
We're thanking God this message spoke to you!
Accord to Love Himself, Christianity is founded on the law of forgiveness, therefore, the purist act of worship is to, love thy neighbor. Amen
I FORGIVE OTHERS VERY WELL..IT WAS FORGIVING MYSELF I STRUGGLED WITH BUT CRAIG GROESCHEL HAS GIVEN ME PEACE!! AND THANK YOU!! COMPASSION-What our society today needs more than anything is the spirit of empathy-the ability to put ourselves in the shoes of those who are facing hardship and suffering, to understand and share what they are going through. When the spirit of compassion becomes the bedrock of society, and is embodied by society’s leaders, the future will be bright with hope.
That’s great, Robbie!
Praise the Lord that you were able to find peace. What a blessing!
So glad you shared!
“Whoever finds God, finds life!”
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Thank you!! The Lord knew how much I needed to hear this today #Amen
I have his grace and I have his forgiveness....
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The hardest thing for me to know is whether I am being unforgiving towards someone or just simply wanting to stand up for what's right. Since forgiveness is letting go, it's hard to know how to forgive but also confront what's wrong. I have been told I have unforgiveness towards the leadership in my church because of how they handled a situation with excommunicating my husband without my knowledge, for a mental breakdown that he had which negatively affected the church. I don't feel that they did "wrong" so much as things could be done better so that people don't get so badly hurt in the future. But it is sticking with me, and I keep circling back around to it because there isn't resolution. It is painful, as my husband isn't allowed there, and I must leave the church eventually because he is not there. But I don't want to leave until things are resolved. I just don't know if I"m unforgiving, or simply want to approach the leadership about how they handled it. It's so hard when dealing with these situations inside the church especially if you're just a regular member wanting to approach senior leadership.
Father God,
We thank, You, that we can always come to You for everything. You, Lord, know all about this situation and the details. We place it in Your hands for resolution. Please give all involved clarity and wisdom and may each of them reach out to You in prayer for guidance. You know the walls that need to come down and how to do it. Please place people in the paths of those involved to help all put the focus on You. Please change hearts like only You can. In Jesus’ name, Amen
Keli
”Whoever finds God, finds life!”
Maybe you can approach the leadership and tell them how you feel and what can be done better in the future, but that regardless you forgive them. Then you can leave. I believe that will give you peace in your heart because you expressed what was on your heart but also made it a point to forgive. Whether they take your advice/counsel is on them. Let God deal with them afterwards and just pray that God would reveal to them where they went wrong.
There are other 'churches' you can go to. You and your husband. If your husband is repentant and asked God for forgiveness. God forgave him. The ones who are bitter against him, now must forgive. You are only responsible for your sin. You are not the cause of what happened. I hope you find a favorable outcome. God loves all of us because we all fall short of the glory of God. God bless you.
IVE BEEN SET FREE‼️‼️‼️🎉🎉🎉 THANK YOU JESUS!!!!!
First time listening to your sermon and am grateful Sir
I was currently struggling with forgiveness
I had to look for a sermon to help me through and am blessed to be touched by this sermon
God continue to bless you Sir
God is all good all the time
He loves us so dearly
I pray we all surrender to him because at the end no one can loves us better than him
The greatest love of all Lord Jesus Christ 🙏🏿🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍
Amen & Amen!🙏
Powerful piece about how he could have changed life if he forgave sooner. Don't wait.
God has increased my faith!!!!
I needed that. I struggle and have struggled for a long time with forgiving my mom and dad for getting a divorce. They both lie to me about it and won’t tell me the full truth to make themselves look better. I was only three! I had no good memories and all I remember is them arguing and when they told me they were getting a divorce and what that meant. I was one the old leather couches that used to be in my living room weeping behind my mom’s back unable to look at my dad or my mom. I was so upset even at age three and I still am, but I know I need to forgive them. And then my stepmom has refused to forgive me of something I did in fourth grade and lies about me to people. All my parents make assumptions about me and come to the worst conclusions. I love them but I don’t know if I can ever like them. I would sacrifice myself for them or anyone any day any time. At my dad’s they are not Christian. They say they are but no part of their lives represents it. And at my mom’s I feel like she does kinda try but most of the time is a hypocrite. And my step dad is an ex marine and has major anger issues and is a complete hypocrite but if I point anything out to try and help him he gets mad at me. I know it is not my place to judge and God is the only one to rightly judge. I was bullied all throughout elementary school starting in pre-k. I have had a horrible “friendship” where she completely betrayed me and ripped me to pieces and it went on and on and I am still healing from all of this stuff but I do know that I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. Also tonight before I saw this I read Matthew 5:43-44 and I most definitely was not expecting to see it again. Thank you pastor Craig for giving such a great message! 💚✝️
Thank you for sharing, Maggie!
Great sermon!! Thank God for the Life Church!! 🙌🏾
Father, I pray that my husband is able to forgive me. Help us oh Lord to restore our marriage. Change our hearts o Lord and remind us of this sacred covenant that we entered. Lord purify us and fill us with the Holy Spirit. I place my family in your hands oh Lord. Enable us not to give up on each other. Remind us to put you at the center of our marriage. AMEN
God, I lift up this marriage. I ask that you help them both have the heart and eyes to see each other through your eyes. I pray that you work in them both, giving them a willingness to forgive and seek reconciliation. God, I ask for patience as they navigate how you will work in this marriage and choose to put you first. Protect both of them from ungodly influences that strain their marriage and their trust. Work in and through them to bless each other in this difficult time. In your name, Amen.
I'm having trouble knowing if I truly forgive my former bully. As kids he and his friends never seemed to stop tormenting me even after my mom had a miscarriage with my sister, my grandfather died, and a brother who only lived for 52 minutes after birth.
Just recently I found out he ended his own life and had depression, anxiety and schizophrenia. I know he had a rough life but it didn't give him the right to make me his punching bag. He gave me depression and anxiety too. I went to his grave to let him know everything I hated about him and told him I wouldn't let him or the others dictate my life anymore.
I can't get an apology because he passed on and don't know what to do. Everyone told me his life was probably awful because of his death, but it it's an excuse for his behavior to me. I prayed that God would take my hatred of him and all the others who made me feel worthless, I prayed for him family and even told him to rest in peace. I said I forgive him and everyone else I let it all out.
Anything you can tell me?
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I need this series as my biggest struggle is forgiveness for people in my life as well as myself!
Wow what a powerful message. Thank God and praise him for this sermon
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Yes we are all sinners. Anyone who says they are not is a liar. God bless you all.
Hands raised...and can now walk in freedom, in Jesus name I pray!!!!!!
ALWAYS SETS YOU FREE!!!!
Listening to this sermon.. changed my whole outcome on forgiveness… Although it may not be fair, you can still forgive even if your heart is hurting and you feel so much pain.. you will finally be free.. I know it want be easy.. but i have faith in God. I just want freedom and peace in every aspect of my body 💙
Thank you for sharing, Tatiana! Waiting on God can be a challenge, but no matter what, we can trust He’s always at work. If you’re looking for encouragement or wisdom on how you can navigate the coming days with faith and patience, this is a great place to start: finds.life.church/tag/trust/
Chelsea - Team LC
Amen 🙏🏽 me too ❤
Thank you Lord
Carla Linton. Dear Heavenly Father God. I pray that you will put forgiveness in in my heart.
Praying along with you, Carla!
Kendra
- Team LC
So powerful! Thank you so much for this message.
thank you Pastor for this sermon
God bless you pastor for teaching perseverance and true freedom in Christ..it is required for our present difficult days 🙏
Yes, Christ surely is the only way in which we can survive today. ~ Bre LC
Yes, it is very tough, But with faith and GOD, It can be done!!!
Yes, Janice! So glad you found this message.
Amen Brother!
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It has been Revealed to me in this Sermon and now understand why my heart is only filled with Grace for my Treasure as I was first Forgiven by God and then the family I left for her, it is now up to me to Forgive myself.
Thank you for sharing, Patrick! We pray that you are able to give yourself the grace that God has given you.
Ive tried forgiving but I need to increase my faith and I have so much excitement towards part 3 of the grudge do to the resentment i once had towards God it will be a blessing to here life church move through me in that message. These sermons are making great moves in my life. Thank you so much.
We're so glad God is using this message series in your life!
I definietely needed to hear this. Thank you!
I lovvveeee this word. explaining that the goodness of God goes through us as Christians and we must deliver that to others no matter how easy it is to just hold on!
Amen! 🙏
Thanks Pst. Craig Groeschel 4 This Powerful, Deep Teaching, Reflecting Sermon of Faith 2 Forgive on Prt 2 of The Grudge While I Say I Have Learnt That:- 1. Forgiveness Is Not Forgetting & 2. Forgiveness Is Not Fair In Which I Have Learnt That:- A. Forgiveness Is Giving Others What Our Great Almighty God Gave Us & 2. That There Is Freedom When Forgiving Than Holding an Offenses As I Have Learnt Thru The Books of Luke 17:1-5, Matthew 5:43-44, Matthew 6:14-15 & Ephesians 4:32 That When We Forgive, We Show Others Undeserved Mercy, Undeserved Love & Undeserved Grace As Our Great Almighty God Has Showed Us As Yu Pst. Craig Groeschel Has Spoken 2 Me 2day Thru The Spirit of Our Great Almighty God While I Say That May Our Great Lord Jesus Christ Bless Yu Pst. Craig Groeschel So Much Always.🙌🙌🙌🙌🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🕊🕊🕊🕊🕊🕊🕊🕊🕊🕊🕊🕊🕊🕊🕊🕊🕊🕊🕊🕊
Thank you Jesus
This was a hard Word. But I needed to hear it today. Thankyou for putting the sermon online.
So glad it was helpful to you @Miki! - Meli, Team LC
I like sermons which are like slap on the face 😄💖
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Pastor Craig was exactly right, this was a very hard sermon to hear, but I am so glad I listened to it. It was exactly what I needed to hear.
Thank you I am grateful for you helping me build my faith especially with my mental and emotional issues
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SM - Team LC
Thank you for this message!
Not forgetting remembering forgiving God
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Thank you for this prayer!!! I needed this.
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SO VERY TRUE, doesn't matter your age!!!!
Yes!
Life changing 😊
Needed to hear this, Thank You
Thank you for the this massage of forgiveness
Thank you for joining us, Gabriel!
Amazing talk on forgiveness, everyone needs to hear this!
I agree..."MORE FAITH" Regardless
God bless you brother
God bless you, Moon Khokhar!
I needed to hear all this today. Thank you so much! ❤
Excellent message!
Thank you for this powerful message.
Thank you so much for being here!
This message was incredible and just what I needed to hear!
Hallelujah 🙌🏾
If I was his Sister, I wouldn’t want him telling that in Church and sent around the World.
Thanks for this message. Praise God.
I'm so happy I finally found a church that speaks to me. It's a bonus that he sounds like Nicholas Cage 😁 Thank you!
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thanks I needed to hear this
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“nor give place to the devil. Let him who stole steal no longer, but rather let him labor, working with his hands what is good, that he may have something to give him who has need. Let no corrupt word proceed out of your mouth, but what is good for necessary edification, that it may impart grace to the hearers. And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, by whom you were sealed for the day of redemption. Let all bitterness, wrath, anger, clamor, and evil speaking be put away from you, with all malice.”
Ephesians 4:27-31 NKJV
Powerful