"The entrance of thy words giveth light (Psalm 119:130)."
Stopping Spiritual Attacks—Part Five
"And his master was angry, and delivered him to the torturers until he should pay all that was due to him. So My heavenly Father also will do to you if each of you, from his heart, does not forgive his brother his trespasses." {Matthew 18:34-35 NKJV}1
Nothing gives the devil more power than unforgiveness. Here's some quick tips so you won't be defeated.
First: forgive others, from your heart. This is always necessary. Otherwise, you've given demons an opportunity and they will torture you. {Matthew 18:21-35} Anxiety and depression are common consequences.
Affirmation: I choose to forgive him (her).
Second: Trust in the power of the Holy Spirit to enable you to forgive.
"I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me." {Philippians 4:13 NKJV}
Sometimes, you can't forgive in your own strength.
Third: "Pray for those who hurt you." {Matthew 5:44 NIRV}
Get into the habit of praying, briefly, for those you're struggling to forgive, when these disturbing thoughts come to mind. This is a very effective way of countering unforgiveness.
Sometimes, praying for offenders is the only way to break free. Pray for what God would want for the person.
Fourth: Give people the benefit of the doubt. Sometimes, what others say can be interpreted several ways. Assuming the best makes it much easier to forgive.
Fifth: "Be angry, and yet do not sin; do not let the sun go down on your anger, and do not give the devil an opportunity." {Ephesians 4:26-27 NASB}
Try to forgive the person before you go to sleep. It's much easier to forgive this way.
Sixth: Don't take things personally. Otherwise, it will be very difficult, or impossible, for you to forgive others. This was discussed in the previous topic.
More information on the topic of forgiveness is available in the article entitled How to Forgive.
A link to Part 6 is below.
1 This does not always apply to unbelievers.
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