Time doesn't phase me, ever since it lost it's hold on me.

"Even if that person wrongs you seven times a day and each time turns again and ask for forgiveness, you must forgive." Luke 17:4. This is a verse from Jesus himself, but a verse nobody really likes to hear when you're the one having to do the forgiving. Whatever circumstance you might be in to give forgiveness whether it be a ex, a friend, or a loved one. Jesus didn't say you can forgive some but others you don't have to. No Jesus was meaning forgiving even when people least deserve it. Forgive no matter what they have done to you. Jesus was here on earth just like us, he went through things just like we do, Jesus was betrayed in a terrible way by someone who walked with him daily and was sharing the gospel with him. He literally was betrayed by his closest people. At the end of the day though, he forgave him. He loved Judas just like he loves you and I. He died on the cross for Judas just as much as he did for you and I. Next time someone does you wrong or hurts your feelings remember Jesus asks us to forgive. Don't let how many times they've 'done you wrong' phase you. Its not a matter of how many times they done it, its a matter of how many times can you trust God enough to say, "Hey that's alright. I've done some wrong too. Have a nice day." Then continue to go on with your day. Don't let time have a hold on you. Be patient, and kind, forgive and let go. Don't keep count of their wrongs, forgive no matter what. Forgiveness isn't something that's earned, its given. stop trying to make people earn it, Jesus didn't make you earn it. 
"Dear friends, since God loved us that much, we surely ought to love each other." 1 John 4:11

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