The Heart That Forgives

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The Heart That Forgives

*"It is of the Lord's mercies that we are not consumed, because his compassions fail not."*
 *Lamentations 3:22 (KJV)*

*David was a man of war, but more than that he was a man after God's own heart. Though anointed as king, David faced mockery, betrayal, and dishonor from those around him. Shimei cursed him bitterly as he fled Jerusalem (2 Samuel 16:5–13), yet David restrained his men, saying:*

* "Let him curse, because the Lord hath said unto him, Curse David. Who shall then say, Wherefore hast thou done so?"
 *2 Samuel 16:10 (KJV)*



*Even when he had every reason to retaliate, David chose mercy over vengeance, compassion over anger. When he returned as king, Shimei bowed before him in repentance. David's response?*

* "Thou shalt not die." And the king sware unto him.*
 *2 Samuel 19:23 (KJV)*



*David understood that unforgiveness imprisons the soul, while mercy frees both the offender and the offended. He forgave without keeping records of past wrongs, reflecting God's own nature:*

* "He hath not dealt with us after our sins; nor rewarded us according to our iniquities."
 *Psalm 103:10 (KJV)*



*Beloved, before you sleep tonight, let your heart be free of bitterness.* *Let go of the offenses of today and yesterday. To forgive is not to excuse, but to release yourself from the weight of pain.* *As David did, entrust every injustice into God's hands, and you will sleep in peace.*

* "I will both lay me down in peace, and sleep: for thou, Lord, only makest me dwell in safety."
 *Psalm 4:8 (KJV)*



*Release it. Forgive them. Rest.*

*Goodnight,*
*AAJ ✨*

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