Max Lucado - The Heaviness of Hatred

Overflow – A message on the Forgiving Heart (Max Lucado)

1. The _______________________ of forgiveness.

“Master, how many times do I forgive a brother or sister who hurts me? Seven?” (Matt. 18:21 MSG)

2. The _______________________ of unforgiveness.

“See to it that no one misses the grace of God and that no bitter root grows up to cause trouble and defile many.” (Heb. 12:15 NIV)

3. The _______________________ for unforgiveness: give the grace you have been given.

• Decide what you need to forgive.
• Ask yourself why it hurts.
• Take it to Jesus.
• Tell your offender.
• Pray for your offender.
• Conduct a funeral.

Live the Overflow: Reflect on the six steps toward forgiveness. Can you put them to use?