Forgiveness

How important it is to forgive others as we have been forgiven by the blood of Christ.  We have been shown grace and Mercy. When we repent we can start fresh and new with God. We are given full forgiveness of our sins because of the death and resurrection of Jesus. In light of our new beginning - God commands that in return, we forgive others and extend Grace as we have been shown Grace. It is one of the hardest things we face in life. But, the pain of living with bitterness and unforgiveness  can poison your soul and destroy you. When we forgive others we are saying what they did is OK, but we are releasing them to God and letting go of its hold on us.