Forgiveness is Not 'One Stop Shopping'

Word for February 26th, 2023

The process of forgiveness is not 'one stop shopping.'  It is something you visit everyday or sometimes many times a day.  Oftentimes you will be offended by what somebody says to you, even something you perceive as little.  They're harsh with you and you just, oh, brush it off.  Well, sometimes when you are walking fully in the Spirit those things just fall off you.  You don't even become aware of it.  Yet if you become aware then you need to forgive them.  For there are many things you may be saying that are harsh towards others, that harm others.  Don't disregard any of the little things that you perceive you do.  It is still causing harm.  Recognize it.  Be accountable for that.  Ask Me to forgive you.  Forgive yourself.  And then go to the other and say, "Forgive me for my harsh word, for my harsh action, for my wrong action. Please forgive me."  So forgiveness is an ongoing daily requirement to live in the fulness of My Presence, My Blessings.  So when you come to Me and ask Me to forgive you, remember to ask yourself, 'What do I need to forgive both in myself and with others?  And who do I need to go to and ask for forgiveness?'