Asking God to forgive somebody

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cassiemorris

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Hi All

If we can't forgive someone but can ask God to forgive the person who as done wrong, Would they be forgiven or would they have to repent for themselves?

But while i think about it now you would in away be forgiving them because you asking God to forgive them which means that you want them to be forgiven.
So why is it so hard for us to say you are forgiven.

Hope you understand what i trying to say i'm having a job to understand myself sometimes.
 
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Ugly

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That person would need to seek forgiveness. Otherwise we could just pray for everyones sins to be forgiven and no one would need true salvation. Forgiveness need to be sought out.
 
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Camarasaurus

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Forgiveness is for US, not the other person. It is our choice to willfully CHOOSE to let go of the anger and resentment towards that person and what they did. Many times we do this by faith, and the feelings of anger, hurt, shame that we FEEL will be healed with time. It is a process. We may need to daily say, "Lord I choose to forgive that person, and please help me to let go of the anger, resentment, shame etc..."

Forgiving a person does not mean you have to trust them or forget what they did. If they have a habit of this sort of behavior, it is wise to not to allow yourself to be in a position for them to hurt you again.

We all make daily mistakes and need forgiveness, but there is a difference between these normal human mistakes, and when someone has some serious dysfunctional behavior patterns that makes them someone you can't trust. Pray for them, forgive them, but you may need to stay away from them.

Hope this helps.
 
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to forgive is divine..............to FORGET is God-like.........

forgiveness from God comes from confession and repentance.......which could be considered one in the same I suppose......

We can forgive those who trespass against us, AND SHOULD............remember that prayer?

"forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us............"

If we don't forgive "others" we are in danger of not being forgiven.........

(my thoughts)
 
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ineme4christ

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I quite agree with you sir cos of late I notice that God was breaking me n remolding me by making people to offend me so I can forgive quickly and controlling my emotions (anger) God is preparing me for marriage cos I realize marriage is for two forgiving people
 
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3in1

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Hi cassiemorris
I think what is happening there is that God is convicting us to forgive those who have done us wrong just like Christ forgave us. but because we have a sinful nature it goes against our nature which becomes the spiritual battle. so when we turn to Jesus and say please forgive them we are in essence asking him to help us forgive them. he will hold our hand through the hard times of forgiving people who have done tremendous wrongs to us. I hope what I have said has helped you. God bless
 
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