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Because I Have Forgiven You

August 3, 2026
by Timothy Burt

I was recently listening to a sermon on forgiveness. I think messages on forgiveness stir thoughts in any and all of those who listen! The message stirred me, and later that day, as I thought more on the sermon, I found myself thinking about 7 different people—each of whom had brought real pain into my life. None of it was imaginary, and none of it was insignificant. I had forgiven them in the past, but I could still feel the pain as I thought on them. And so I stopped again and prayed. I simply said, “Lord, I forgive each of these people for the pain they have caused me.”

I had barely finished that sentence when I heard the Lord finish it, saying to me: “Because I have forgiven you for the pain you caused Me.” Those words humbled me.

So often when we think about forgiveness, we focus on how deeply others have wounded us. We replay the offense, the betrayal, the disappointment, or the rejection, and we wonder if they deserve our forgiveness. But God gently redirected my attention to Calvary.

Every sin I’ve ever committed grieved the heart of God. Every selfish choice, every proud thought, every act of disobedience was ultimately against Him. Yet instead of demanding repayment, He offered forgiveness. Jesus willingly bore the punishment for my sins so I could be completely forgiven and restored.

When I remember that, it changes how I look at those who have hurt me. Their offense against me, however painful, can never compare with my offense against a perfectly holy God. Yet He didn’t keep a record of my wrongs or make me earn His mercy. He extended grace before I ever deserved it. And He sought me out to let me know that!

That doesn’t mean forgiveness is easy. It doesn’t mean trust is automatically restored or that healthy boundaries are unnecessary. Forgiveness is not pretending evil never happened; it is choosing to release my right to revenge and placing justice into God’s hands.

The more deeply we understand the forgiveness we’ve received, the more freely we can forgive others. Jesus told a parable about a servant who had been forgiven an impossible debt, only to refuse to forgive someone who owed him a tiny amount. The tragedy wasn’t merely that he was unforgiving, but that he had forgotten the mercy that had been shown to him.

I don’t want to forget. When I stand at the foot of the cross, I realize that I live every day because of mercy. Every blessing I enjoy flows from grace I could never earn. And if God has forgiven me for the pain my sin caused Him, then by His strength I can forgive those who have caused pain to me.

Forgiveness is not saying, “What you did was acceptable.” It is saying, “Because Christ has forgiven me, I refuse to let your offense imprison my heart.” There is remarkable freedom on the other side of forgiveness—not because the past changes, but because God’s grace changes us.

Today, if someone comes to your mind who has deeply hurt you, begin where I began. Simply say, “Lord, I forgive them.” Then remember His gentle reply: “Because I have forgiven you for the pain you caused Me.” Those words have the power to soften even the hardest heart.

Ephesians 4:32 (NIV) “Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.” 

Prayer: Father, thank You for forgiving me through the sacrifice of Jesus. I could never repay the debt of my sin, yet You freely gave me mercy. Help me never to forget the grace You have shown me. Give me the strength to forgive those who have hurt me, not because they deserve it, but because You have so generously forgiven me. Heal the wounds in my heart, replace bitterness with peace, and help me reflect the love and mercy of Christ to everyone I meet. In Jesus’ name, Amen.


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