Do you hold grudges?
Daily Devotional for March 20

Ephesians 4:32 "And be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ's sake hath forgiven you".

One of the saddest things a Christian can do is to hold a grudge against someone else. Holding a grudge will keep that believer from growing in the grace and knowledge of Christ Jesus. Holding a grudge over a long time can cause Godly discipline. Our Lord wants all believers to live in the spirit of forgiveness at all times.

When we are living in the spirit of forgiveness and something happens that may be upsetting or negative, we will forgive the party that may have offended us immediately. We will not be looking for that party to come and beg our forgiveness; just as Christ forgave us we should always forgive others. In Luke 23:34 Jesus said, "Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do". Christ Jesus has forgiven billions over the centuries that have rejected his personal love, and forgiveness.

When you hold a grudge and will not let it go, you make yourself higher than God Almighty. Eternity is a lot longer than our short lives on this planet.

Love covers all sins. Holding a grudge is sin. Sin breaks all fellowship with the Lord. Ask the Lord to forgive you for holding a grudge. Instantly you will feel the cloud of doubt that has been hanging over your head gone forever. The joy of your salvation is now present. Christ Jesus loves you more, and more each day.

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