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The Chibi News Daily Reflection
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Hello, my name is Nimsabungi and I'm the Pastor of Freedom Czar
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and member of the Evangelica Alliance here in the Tottenham Town Hall. In Matthew chapter 18 verse 23 to 35, Jesus tells the parable of the unforgiven servant
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illustrating the powerful effects unforgiveness can have in all our lives. A verse reads
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and his Lord was wroth and delivered him to the tormentors till he should pay all that was due unto him
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So there are four points that come to mind here. The first is the weight of unforgiveness
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In this parable, the servant owes a debt he cannot pay. His master's anger leads to torment
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an image of unresolved consequences. Sometimes in life, past wrongs linger weighing on us
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Unforgiveness can feel like a debt we cannot settle, tormenting our very hearts
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Second thing is God's forgiveness. You see, God forgives what we cannot repay
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The power of our minds is of divine mercy that is greater than human failure C Lewis Rons wrote And the third is the call to forgive others
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We're all called to extend forgiveness to those who trespass or hurt us
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And to hold on to resentment only prolongs our own suffering. Forgiveness does not erase the past, but releases us from its grip and restores peace
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Finally, forgiveness brings freedom Forgiveness allows our hearts When we forgive to mirror God's mercy
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And transform torment into healing Our lives can reflect peace rather than bitterness
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And a freedom from resentment, anger and animosity So let us pray
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God of mercy, teach us to forgive As you forgive others Release us from the depths of anger and resentment
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And fill our hearts with peace and grace Amen
