“For if you forgive others when they sin against you, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. But if you do not forgive others, your heavenly Father will not forgive you.” (Matthew 6:14-15) There it is. God’s promise to forgive us, and in doing so, free us from any feelings of guilt that we may place on ourselves. But it clearly comes with a condition. We must be able to forgive others, as hard as it may be. We know…..
It is easy to forget the importance of forgiveness – how not forgiving another person can tear you apart, body and soul. At the same time, your resentment may not have any impact on the person you can’t forgive! That is why it is such a blessing if you have Christian friends who practice forgiveness. The more you receive forgiveness that seems undeserved, the more it illustrates Christ living in us. The act of unconditional forgiveness is so unexpected…..