John 20:21 ~ So Jesus said to them again, “Peace to you! As the Father has sent Me, I also send you.” And when He had said this, He breathed on them, and said to them, “Receive the Holy Spirit. If you forgive the sins of any, they are forgiven them; if you retain the sins of any, they are retained.”

It’s normal to covet various spiritual gifts but the first gift Jesus bestowed upon his followers who believed and received His breath into them and became born again, was the gift of forgiveness.

It’s a gift to forgive those who have hurt you. It’s not only a gift to them but a gift to yourself. Retaining the sins against a person or even the ones you have committed keeps you from moving forward.

I don’t have the spiritual gift of prophesy, apostleship, healing, or great faith. If I do, they lay dormant inside myself, but I do have the most powerful gift of all and you do too. The gift of forgiveness.

I forgive any and all of their transgressions and am set free. Furthermore, I choose to forgive myself. As a son of God, I have that right.

I’m glad Jesus, the Holy Spirit, breathed the breath of new born life into me. I desire to share my gift daily and liberally.

I have enjoyed Sasha and my intimate time with God tonight. We are getting stronger every day and in every way.

A testimony, Monday, June 13, 2022