Forgiveness Is Necessary

*Forgiveness - the action or process of forgiving or being forgiven.  

Forgiveness is required by GOD, as the Bible has many Scriptures about it.  My favorite Scripture about forgiveness is Mark 11:25>>"And when he stand praying, forgive, if he have ought against any: that your Father also which is in heaven may forgive you your trespasses." (KJV)  In other words, if you (we) don't forgive, GOD won't forgive us.

Forgiveness can be painful but it's absolutely necessary. We want peace of mind, and we want to experience GOD's grace and mercy.  We shouldn't expect forgiveness of our mistakes and not forgive others for theirs. Forgiveness doesn't 'wipe out' what happened or the hurt you feel. Forgiveness does not mean forgotten. We will remember what happened but we should move in a "forgiveness spirit" for not only the person you're forgiving but for yourself, and more importantly, for your relationship with GOD.

There may be times when you feel that forgiveness is impossible. Nothing is impossible, when we ask for GOD's grace to forgive. When we ask someone for forgiveness, it's not an admission of guilt rather a decision to let it go and move on.  If the person doesn't respond favorably, it's okay. Your action is what you'll be held accountable for, not their reaction.

Peace comes after the act of forgiveness. Seek peace.

Peace & Blessings,
GPS