Galatians 6:7 says, “Do not be deceived, God is not mocked; for whatever a man sows, that he will also reap.”

Sometimes we struggle to forgive because we feel like forgiving is condoning what someone did – just laying down and taking it, being a doormat. We think, “If I forgive them, I’m saying what they did was okay.” But that’s not what forgiveness is. Forgiving is not approving of someone’s actions; it’s freeing us from their actions.

Forgiveness is a heart issue. First, we are to forgive.  Forgiveness is not ignoring or walking away from someone when a conflict needs to be resolved.

If someone has stolen from you it’s right to take legal action against them. Just forgive first. It’s not okay to harbor unforgiveness. Forgive for your own heart’s sake. Then yes, we might have to take some action in the natural.

You don’t have to worry about someone getting away with what they’ve done.

Forgiveness doesn’t make you a doormat, it makes you free.

Love Pastor Carol