Forgiving others can be really difficult, but it is necessary. Since today is Get Out of the Doghouse Day, Rachel and Alyssa decided to focus on the topic of forgiveness.

Forgiving others is important, but sometimes it can be really difficult to do. Why should I forgive, and how can I do it?

“Then Peter came to Him and said, ‘Lord, how often shall my brother sin against me, and I forgive him? Up to seven times?’ Jesus said to him, ‘I do not say to you, up to seven times, but up to seventy times seven.’” Matthew 18:21-22.

“For if you forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. But if you do not forgive men their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses.” Matthew 6:14-15.

Forgiving others who have wronged you, whether for a relatively small thing, or for a seriously damaging act against you, can sometimes seem like an insurmountably difficult thing to do. In some cases it’s a process that really takes time. Yet, the Bible is crystal clear on the necessity of it. And there are no caveats such as “unless,” “if,” or “but.” As in all things, we need to look to our Forerunner, Captain, and Master as our example.

“Father forgive them”

Christ suffered unrighteousness—even cruel unrighteousness. No one could have suffered more unrighteously than Christ. And some of the last words He ever uttered were: “Father forgive them, they know not what they do.” Is it easy? No. Is it impossible? “All things are possible to him who believes,” said Jesus. (Mark 9:23) All things.

And when you don’t have the power, when you know that it is not in you to forgive, then you have to find it in Christ. “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.” Philippians 4:12-13. Does forgiving negate the pain you have suffered? Does it reverse the things that have happened to you? Does it mean the person who wronged you doesn’t have to take responsibility for his/her actions? No, but you will be free from the thoughts of hatred and bitterness and the burden they are. Forgiveness is not only done for the sake of the one you are forgiving, but for your own sake, so that you don’t have to live with the burden.

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Rachel and Marcy share their favorite thing that happened this week on the Morning Thing Fave 5.

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Healthynaturalworld.com gives us some great ways that walking benefits our health!

Walking is a good exercise that has many health benefits. Daily walking helps to keep your heart healthy, manage weight, improve your digestion, and boost your mood. Even just walking for 10 to 30 minutes a day can do wonders for your body. There is also evidence to suggest that the benefits of walking can even help you live longer.

The main advantage of walking is that it is a form of exercise available to most people. Walking is a free exercise and is a great way to prevent complications associated with a sedentary lifestyle. The only equipment you need to include in walking in your daily exercise routine is a good pair of shoes and the appropriate clothing.

Walking is a beneficial form of exercise available to most people. A daily 15 to 30 minute brisk walk can do a lot to boost your general health.

Doctors from the Mayo Clinic say that walking as an exercise helps prevent heart disease, lower blood pressure, strengthen muscles, and maintains a healthy weight.

According to researchers from the Victoria State Government, walking is a type of exercise with fewer risks than other types of exercising. You can walk at any time of the day and you don’t need any special equipment. Even elderly people can benefit from walking every day.

To see all of the benefits of walking, click here!

WNZR’s own Alyssa Sidle had the chance to talk with Festival Director of the Mount Vernon Music and Arts Festival, Joe Bell, about what is coming up this week on the Summer in the City Calendar.

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Marcy, Hunter and Rachel share their favorite Bible verses for Friday Favorites.

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We are all created in the image of God. No matter the color of your skin, you are valuable and worthy of love. This is exemplified in the Bible.

Biblestudytools.com gives an awesome look into the Word to see what God says about racism, and they offer up this prayer:

Jesus, You see people as precious and valuable. Live that truth through me always. If I’ve wronged someone and racism is the root of that wrong, lead me in reconciliation. Lord, show me my own prejudices so I can seek Your repentance. Guide me to act in ways that lead to true justice. Father God, forgive me for losing sight of the Truth that You created all people in Your image. By Your grace, help me to see hatred – whether initiated or returned – as a tool Satan uses to keep me from experiencing and sharing the richness of Your love. Help me to love the way you love and to spread kindness and mercy as Jesus did. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.

1 Corinthians 12:13:

13 For we were all baptized by one Spirit so as to form one body—whether Jews or Gentiles, slave or free—and we were all given the one Spirit to drink.

Ephesians 4:32:

32 Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.

See the complete list of verses here!

Festival Director of the Mount Vernon Music and Arts Festival. Joe Bell, lets us know more about Mount Vernon’s initiative to bring arts to the community despite the COVID-19 pandemic. For more information go to mountvernonohio.org

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WNZR’s own Rachel Rinehart talks with MVNU President Dr. Henry Spaulding for his July Presidential Update. Dr. Spaulding lets us know about some upcoming events on the calendar and how COVID-19 is changing the fall semester.

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