Forgiveness is easy to talk about until someone deeply hurts you. The truth is, forgiveness doesn't say, "What you did was okay." It says, "I'm choosing not to let what you did continue to control my heart." Jesus forgave us while we were still sinners. He didn't wait for us to deserve it. As His followers, we're called to extend that same grace, even when it's difficult.
Forgiveness may not restore every relationship, and it doesn't always remove consequences. But it does free you from carrying the weight of bitterness.
If someone comes to mind today, don't ask, "Do they deserve my forgiveness?" Ask, "How much have I been forgiven?"
Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, as God in Christ forgave you. Ephesians 4:32
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