Welcome to the blog of Pastor Alton Stone, from Simpsonville, SC. Pastor Stone is a retired Ordained Bishop of The Church of God, Cleveland, Tennessee with over 45 years of pastoral ministry.

Thursday, December 29, 2011

Forgiveness Is The Sweetest Revenge

Forgiveness truly is the sweetest revenge.

-It can turn an enemy into a friend.

-It can free a heart from the chains of anger, hatred, and pain.

-It can open a soul to the sweetness of love and joy once again.

-It can help you to live by the Golden Rule and to create a Golden Life.

-It can bring you back to oneness with God in everything you think, feel, and do.

That is why we should often pray, "God help me to forgive, help me to give, and help me to love."

So as we prepare to enter 2012 let go of the things that have held you back or harmed you by simply forgiving those who have wronged you or treated you in a negative way in 2011. Your whole new year will be ruined if you allow their attacks on you to make you bitter rather than make you strong. Find the strength within your heart to forgive and 2012 will bring a sigh of relief and healing for the pain they put you through.

Trust me I know.

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