The vengeance of God is righteous. It may come in ways that we don’t understand or may never know so we should move on with our lives. Do you remember the story of Jonah who got angry at God for forgiving the people of Ninevah (Jonah Chapters 1-4)? At the end of the day God loves people and wants people to turn from their evil ways. That is why we were given the chance to repent and avoid the wrath of God. Even Jesus died for the forgiveness of sins so we should wish for our enemies to be forgiven too.

The Bible says you should bless those who wrong you. There are many verses which suggest repaying evil with good. You can’t love and wish for vengeance at the same time. So on your part, pray for the good of your enemies and leave everything to God. Once you start doing this, you slowly begin to love them and wish them well.

Let God be the judge of everything, he will punish people for their sins whether we pray for it or not. So don’t let your attention be diverted. Also read Proverbs 24:17-18.

Just because I’ve forgiven my husband doesn’t mean that I’m going to automatically trust him. No, he has to earn that trust. And sometimes it can take a long time and in some cases it might be irreparable damage, trust is never regained. That is a consequence of sin.

One of my dear mentor’s reminded me of the consequence of Moses not getting to go to the Promise Land when his people did. But she also pointed out that he did see it during the transfiguration with Jesus. So, God is merciful and will make a way. Nothing is impossible for Him.

I went to the sea some nights ago and really cried out to God and He assured me that the sea cannot pass its boundary unless He allows it and likewise, my troubles will not overpower me. Then the Holy Spirit directed me to Isa. 43:1-10 to His promise that He will always be there in my waters and fires.

I was then impressed to pray for those who hurt me, that God would forgive them and bless their lives with more meaning, love and joy. I also prayed – no interceded, for my husband and what a cleansing I experienced! When I got home and tested my blood pressure, it was down more than 20/15 points, and I praised God even more because it was so high before.

Life is too short to keep anger, hurt and hate inside. The best place to leave them is at Jesus’ feet. I am free now – my husband asked for forgiveness – and I will forgive him everyday until I am truly cleansed for this hurt. But I will not be a fool again! I forgive him but right now, I cannot see myself going back to that situation.

Pray for strength, and you will be amazed what God can do if you allow Him. Just take it one day at a time. And remember, God does not keep you on a job longer than its expiration date. God bless you.

I suffer abuse in my marriage – not physical abuse, but all the other types. I just found out that my husband has lied to me about everything and is cheating on me. Now this is not the first and I have forgiven him.

Time and again I have given him chance after chance. I have put myself of the line, as Moses did, for my husband. Now I do forgive him for this latest episode. I have forgiven him – not that he deserves it but just to free myself from all the anger. I forgive him just to help myself really, and because my Heavenly Father said so – that I can live for my kids. But I believe if I allow this marriage to continue, I am just facilitating him and endangering myself and our kids.

Please tell your readers that God truly forgives and we should forgive likewise. But there comes a time when if we continue to spurn God’s forgiveness, that time will run out and it will be too late to be restored. I believe the same is true for some marriages. Forgive, but move on, get out of it and stop playing hero!!