Episode 3-9: Forgiveness Series, Part 4

Welcome Back! I am your host Dawn Simmons, and in this episode of Conquering Our Unseen Enemies we are going to be discussing part four in our series on Forgiveness. In this fourth and final episode on forgiveness we are discussing how to clear the obstacles to our own healing and deliverance through forgiveness. Our objective is to get rid of the weight and chains of bondage that come from holding onto unforgiveness. In the first three episodes of this series, we have discussed what unforgiveness is and the 10 points of the price we pay carrying our unforgiveness. Now let’s finish up what we started here.

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As always, let’s discuss our Top Show points:

·      This is Part 4 of our Series on Forgiveness

·      Point 1: When we do not forgive, we may be creating Bitterness in our heart. 

·      Point 2: When we do not forgive, we are not forgiven.

·      Point 3: When we fail to forgive someone, we stay tied to that someone.

·      Point 4: When we do not forgive others, are prayers are hindered.

·      Point 5: When we do not forgive, Satan is given opportunity.

·      Point 6: When we do not forgive, we may find ourselves stumble in darkness.

·      Point 7: When we do not forgive, God may choose to turn us over to the tormentors which will block our deliverance.

·      Point 8: When we don’t forgive, we cannot fully participate in God’s divine nature.

·      Point 9: When we don’t forgive, we are creating an obstacle for ourselves to receive eternal rewards.

·      Point 10: When we don’t forgive, we are grieving the Holy Spirit.

·      Story of someone who believes forgiveness isn’t necessary and revenge is the answer.

·      We cannot equate our forgiveness to justice.  When we forgive, it doesn’t mean we forget. 

·      When we enact revenge and intentionally set out to harm the other person in response, we are in an even worse position than we were before.

·      Example of a licensed therapist about whether forgiveness is necessary for healing.

·      “Forgiveness can be a powerful tool for healing, it is a personal choice and may not always be the best option for everyone.

·      The decision to forgive should be made with careful consideration and support from a trusted therapist or coach.”

·      Forgiveness is something that should be done with support from the Lord, not a therapist or coach who could help you “decide” to make the choice.

·      There is a lot of nonsense psychology out there and it is designed to focus on self, not the Lord.  When we are only focused on self, we are taking our eyes off the Lord .

·      Story of someone who had their own concept of what forgiveness should be

·      This person is treating forgiveness like it is transactional. 

·      First, Forgiveness is not granted. Forgiveness needs to be freely given or it is not forgiveness.

·      Second, Forgiveness isn’t about who asks for it or whoever needs to be forgiven won’t get it unless it is asked for. 

·      Third, if we are the one who committed the hurtful act, we don’t have a right to expect forgiveness from the one we hurt. 

·      Fourth, whoever commits a hurtful act against us does not need to acknowledge what they did was wrong in order for us to forgive them. 

·      Sixth, we do not get to demand compensation for the hurtful act as a part of our forgiveness. 

·      Seventh, we cannot demand repentance of someone else.  That is not ours to demand. 

·      Forgiveness is a process, it may take a month, a day, a year or a minute to get through the process of forgiveness. A painful situation can be broken by spending time with the Lord and allowing Him to move through your heart.

·      Until we get the ugly out, we don’t have room for the beautiful He has to offer.  He will talk to you, comfort you, guide you. Through that, the bondage of ugly will be broken if you allow Him and submit to Him. 

·      You don’t have to rush this process.  He is helping you.  This is what we are commanded to do, but He is not demanding it of you.  He walks you through it so when you get to the place where you begin to see the beautiful, it is genuine and it will be lasting for you. 

·      Submit to Him all you are carrying, and He will gladly take it from you.  He never intended it for you, so He will gladly take it from you.

We encourage you:

·      To have an active Bible reading plan, if you want a personal relationship with the Lord, you need to be active about reading His word.

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·      Conference 3/23, Camarillo, CA 8:30-noon, it’s called Restore and it is a Holy Spirit Revival in your heart, if you are in the area, ticket information can be found in show notes or on our Instagram pages, email, contact@conqueringourunseenenemies.com and I can send you the link.

I have enjoyed our time this week and look forward to spending time with you again next week!