In Order To Move On, We Must Forgive.

Like a one-two punch, the Daily Audio Bible "Which Way Do I Go?" podcast hit me between the eyes. Still reeling from the ending of Job yesterday, today's lesson was about having faith to move mountains. But first, we need to forgive one another so that we too are forgiven. I believe that includes forgiving ourselves for things we've said or done in our past.

The way Brian Hardin explained it, it was as if this message was God's direct instruction for me- it was exactly what I needed to hear today. There are no coincidences with God, and this tapestry of life lessons issued this week from the Old and New Testaments was amazing. I pray the Lord helps give me the strength to apply it.

Mark 11:12-14, 20-25 (English Standard Version)

Jesus Curses the Fig Tree

12 On the following day, when they came from Bethany, he was hungry. 13 And seeing in the distance a fig tree in leaf, he went to see if he could find anything on it. When he came to it, he found nothing but leaves, for it was not the season for figs. 14 And he said to it, "May no one ever eat fruit from you again." And his disciples heard it.

The Lesson from the Withered Fig Tree

20 As they passed by in the morning, they saw the fig tree withered away to its roots. 21 And Peter remembered and said to him, "Rabbi, look! The fig tree that you cursed has withered." 22 And Jesus answered them, "Have faith in God. 23 Truly, I say to you, whoever says to this mountain, 'Be taken up and thrown into the sea,' and does not doubt in his heart, but believes that what he says will come to pass, it will be done for him. 24 Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours. 25 And whenever you stand praying, forgive, if you have anything against anyone, so that your Father also who is in heaven may forgive you your trespasses."

If you're going to have faith, go "all in". Do not doubt- but press forward. Likewise, forgive others who have wronged you. Truly forgive yourself for mistakes past. Keep you "spiritual conduit" open to the Lord by ridding yourself of toxic anger, resentment and bitterness. Let go.

Good Night