Key Takeaways:

• Forgiveness is a challenging but liberating choice that goes against our natural desires for retribution.

• The real-life story from Rwanda exemplifies the power of divine inspiration and obedience in the journey towards forgiveness.

• Forgiveness flows from experiencing God's love and mercy, enabling us to extend the same to others.

• Holding onto grudges and wounds binds us, while forgiveness brings healing and freedom.

• Practical steps to forgiveness include making a conscious decision, praying for the perpetrator, and entrusting justice to God.

Notable Quotes:

1. "The way to heaven is through the house of your enemy."

2. "Retribution and payback would never stop the cycle of violence and hatred."

3. "Forgiveness begins with the choice to forgive. It's not easy. It goes against everything in our hearts."

4. "If we don't forgive others, we can't receive God's forgiveness."

The God of the Bible is a talking God. All throughout the Scriptures, God is seen talking to people. First to the prophets, then most fully in Jesus and today through his Holy Spirit. When we choose to follow Jesus, the Spirit speaks to remind us of all that Jesus established and apply it to our lives.

So how does the Spirit speak? How do we know it’s God? And what happens afterwards? Join Rev Dr Tania Harris as she explores what the Spirit is saying to us. Everyday God Conversations will encourage you weekly to reflect on the God-conversations of Scripture, the ultimate God-conversation in Jesus and to hear from the Holy Spirit yourself. Remember, it was never meant to be a one-way conversation!

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