Forgiving Freely (Coloring Page)

I’m sharing this Forgive Freely coloring page in honor of “Forgiveness Day” — which, according to some calendars I found on the Internet, is today!

click to print your FORGIVE FREELY coloring page

I must admit, there were a few conflicting dates listed on other sites. Some put this holiday on June 26. Others on July 7. Still others on the first Sunday in August.

My attitude is, why wait? If you are harboring bitterness, resentment, or unforgiveness in your heart, there’s no time like the present to unburden yourself by extending forgiveness.

Please do this without delay — whether the person who offended you asks for it or not. Learning to forgive freely is foundational to finding happiness in life.

I think that’s one reason the Bible stresses the importance of forgiveness so frequently.

What the Bible says about forgiveness:

“Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you.” (Colossians 3:13)
“For if you forgive other people when they sin against you, your heavenly Father will also forgive you.” (Matthew 6:14)
“But when you are praying, first forgive anyone you are holding a grudge against, so that your Father in heaven will forgive your sins, too.” (Mark 11:25)
“Do not judge, and you will not be judged; do not condemn, and you will not be condemned; forgive, and you will be forgiven.” (Luke 6:37)
“Be kind to one another, tender-hearted, forgiving each other, just as God in Christ also has forgiven you.” (Ephesians 4:32)

I hope you’ll think about these verses as you color this week’s printable… and, if you are holding anything against anybody, I pray you won’t wait another day to make amends and extend forgiveness.

Come back next week for a new coloring page. Or browse through the dozens I’ve already shared. Prefer a bound collection? Check out my Color the Word series of coloring books for all ages.

Or, if you enjoy writing as well as coloring, try one of my devotional journals. With twelve different titles to choose from, you’ll find something for everyone.