Trust in the fundamental pillars of life will help us to move forward on the path of enlightenment. Find out how to reconnect with forgiveness in your life in the following article.
“Therefore, my friends, I want you to know that through Jesus the forgiveness of sins is proclaimed to you. Through him everyone who believes is set free from every sin, a justification you were not able to obtain under the law of Moses." Acts 13:38-39
In our day to day lives and in the path of the Lord, we encounter crossroads and challenges that test our faith and our resilience. It is at these times that the importance of strengthening the pillars of our Christian life becomes more evident. Among these pillars, love and forgiveness stand as cornerstones of our spiritual growth.
Love, in all its manifestations, is the fundamental response to the adversities and complex situations we face. Love for the Lord, reflected in his example of kindness and compassion, impels us to be better people and to act with the guidance of his teachings.
Heavenly Father's love, poured out upon us, motivates us to go further, to overcome obstacles and to build a fuller life. His message of love resonates with greater clarity and strength when we transmit it with actions and words full of compassion and hope.
"Then Peter came to Jesus and asked, “Lord, how many times shall I forgive my brother or sister who sins against me? Up to seven times?” Jesus answered, “I tell you, not seven times, but seventy-seven times." Matthew 18:21-22
It is then love as the answer to all the legacy with which God blesses us. His message is clearer and more lasting from the vision of love. It turns out to be better heard and better transmitted if we do and say things with the love and hope necessary to grow and learn from the Holy Spirit.
The humility with which we move and move forward in the daily decisions of life will help us to reconnect with those people around us who show us ways to live life differently.
Being able to dispose our mind and our feelings in an open and receptive way will help us to understand those who offend us and many times may say or do something out of place.
"If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and I will forgive their sin and will heal their land." 2 Chronicles 7:14
Making the decision to walk in the path of light of the Lord, will enlighten us to act and understand that, the people who are in this moment need a lot of humility to recognize the mistake made and, on our part, humility is also needed to put aside the offense and focus on our path of personal improvement.
By trying to forgive those who offend us, we can truly discover a version of ourselves that we may have forgotten in the past.
Truly forgiving is not an easy task to accomplish and, what's more, it involves a huge long-term commitment on our part.
Beginning with an aspect that honestly escapes all logic but, as the Lord often does, is put into practice in a different way.
"Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus." Philippians 4:6-7
Lastly, and most importantly, in order to strengthen the pillars of acceptance, empathy and forgiveness towards others, is gratitude.
To be thankful, to ask for help in situations that seem problematic in our lives, but which in reality are events and moments where we seek to test ourselves and learn from the Holy Spirit.
It presupposes an act of humility necessary to move forward and overcome those barriers of prejudice that do so much harm. Our Heavenly Father helps us to grow internally, to expand our love and heart full of faith and hope.
Considering the importance of thankfulness as something that allows us to believe more and more each day in the universal healing of the Holy Spirit.